Canonizations
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New saints show the power of Jesus' resurrection, Pope Francis says
St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary and St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad are key examples of how to unite oneself to... Read more
It's official – Mother Teresa will be canonized September 4
After months of anticipation, the date of Mother Teresa’s canonization has finally been announced. It falls on Sept. 4, which... Read more
Pope Francis wants the 'great mystic' Gaudi to become a saint
On Wednesday Pope Francis met with members of the organization in charge of promoting the cause for canonization of Antoni... Read more
It’s official! Mother Teresa is going to be canonized
After months of anticipation, the miracle allowing for the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta has officially been approved... Read more
Pope Francis: Four new saints point to humility – not worldly power
On Sunday Pope Francis canonized four new saints, whose greatest legacy he said was their tireless imitation of Jesus in... Read more
The miracle behind the canonization of the parents of St Therese of Lisieux
Seven-year-old Carmen has an extraordinary story. Because of her Blessed Louis Martin and Zelie Guerin, the parents of Saint Therese... Read more
Saint Junipero Serra's canonization an 'exciting time to be a Catholic'
Last week's Mass for the Canonization of Saint Junipero Serra, said by Pope Francis, proved to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... Read more
Is this the miracle that could canonize Mother Teresa?
The Vatican is studying the case of a Brazilian man inexplicably cured of brain abscesses – which could be the... Read more
Pope officially paves the way for Saint Therese's parents to be canonized
Pope Francis formally approved on Saturday the decrees necessary for Blesseds Louis and Zelie Martin – known for being the... Read more
For Arab Christianity, new women saints give encouraging example
The Catholic Church’s celebration of the canonization of two new women saints from Palestine on Sunday helps recognize both women’s... Read more
Pope Francis shares the secret of the saints: life in Christ's love
Pope Francis canonized the Church’s four newest saints on Sunday, praising their loving witness to Jesus Christ’s Resurrection. Read more
California bishops to Pope: Thanks for the new saint!
Two California bishops have voiced elation and gratitude at Pope Francis’ announcement that he will canonize Blessed Junípero Serra, OFM,... Read more
Pope Francis to canonize evangelizer of the Wild West
In a surprise addition to his fall 2015 trip to the U.S., Pope Francis is planning to canonize the founder... Read more
Pope Francis' full homily on Joseph Vaz, Sri Lanka's first saint
In Saint Joseph we see a powerful sign of God's goodness and love for the people of Sri Lanka. But... Read more
Pope greets Indian community at Mass for newest saints
God's love is the “source” and “destination” of all holiness, said Pope Francis on Nov. 24, speaking of India's newly... Read more
Indian Catholics find spiritual inspiration in two new saints
Two new Indian Catholic saints to be canonized by Pope Francis on Sunday were known for their deep spiritual life... Read more
Suspension of Fulton Sheen's cause expected to be temporary
In the wake of the suspension of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's cause for canonization due to an ownership dispute of his... Read more
Obama praises influence of Saints John XXIII, John Paul II
U.S. president Barack Obama issued a statement Monday noting the canonization of both John XXIII and John Paul II over... Read more
Masses of Thanksgiving offered in Rome for new Pope saints
Following the canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XIII, Church officials presided over two Masses of Thanksgiving, drawing... Read more
Deacons find vocational inspiration in saintly papal witness
The April 27 canonizations of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are a source of spiritual inspiration for young... Read more
