Canonizations
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What is the process for canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process... Read more
Meet 7 of the best-known saints canonized by Pope Benedict XVI
During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI beatified 870 people and canonized a total of 45 saints. Read more
Charles de Foucauld: The miracle that paved the way for his canonization
It began with a 50-foot fall inside a French chapel. Read more
What you should know about this new Catholic saint from India
Devasahayam Pillai will be canonized in St. Peter’s Square on May 15. Read more
Who are the 4 women being canonized this weekend?
Pope Francis will preside over the first canonizations in more than two years on May 15. Read more
Who was Titus Brandsma?
Pope Francis will canonize the World War II martyr in May. Read more
WWII martyr Titus Brandsma to be canonized with Charles de Foucauld
Two religious women will also be declared saints on May 15. Read more
3 Rome events to look forward to in 2022
Despite the pandemic, the Eternal City is preparing to host several joyful events. Read more
Charles de Foucauld and 6 others to be canonized May 15
The canonization was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
The Catholic Church’s new path to sainthood: What is ‘offering of life?’
For centuries, the Catholic Church has declared many different holy men and women to be saints through the strict legal... Read more
Blessed John Henry Newman to be canonized October 13
The Vatican announced Monday that Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman will be canonized on October 13 in Rome. Read more
Woman who served Brazil’s poorest to be canonized
Pope Francis Tuesday gave his approval for eight sainthood causes to proceed, including that of Bl. Dulce Lopes Pontes, a... Read more
'We need to show young people what holiness looks like' Gomez tells synod
Young people should look to the “saints of our times,” as models of holiness, Archbishop José Gomez told the Synod... Read more
Pope Francis at canonization Mass: 'Jesus is radical'
"Jesus is radical,” Pope Francis said in his homily at the canonization of Pope Paul VI, Oscar Romero, and five... Read more
The Seven in Heaven: Meet the new saints to be canonized this weekend
Meet the seven people Pope Francis will officially recognize as saints of the Catholic Church on Sunday. Read more
Head of Mother Teresa's order: she was like 'a mother to me'
For Sr. Mary Prema Pierick, Mother Teresa's impact did not come from her outward appearance, but from a personal encounter... Read more
Pope at canonization Mass: God never stops inviting us to the heavenly banquet
On Sunday, Pope Francis canonized 35 new saints in the Catholic Church, saying that no matter how often we reject... Read more
The tale of Fr. Brochero: Gaucho priest, devil's worst nightmare
If Jose Brochero doesn't sound like a Gaucho name, nothing does. Read more
How the upcoming canonization affirms the Fatima apparitions
The canonization of Fatima visionaries Francisco and Jacinta Marto has been hailed as an exciting moment for the Church, but... Read more
Consistory announced to approve Fatima children's canonization
Pope Francis will hold an ordinary public consistory on April 20, where the cardinals of the Church are expected to... Read more
