Canonizations
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DC concert to share message of Bl. John XXIII, John Paul II
An upcoming concert in Washington, D.C., will celebrate the lives and canonizations of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II,... Read more
John Paul II shrine prepares for canonization with joy
Upon hearing the official date for John Paul II’s canonization, the Washington, D.C., shrine dedicated to the former Pope is... Read more
Pope Francis thinking about declaring Pius XII a saint
Pope Francis is considering whether he will make Pope Pius XII a saint, in the same way that he approved... Read more
Cardinal says two soon-to-be saint Popes had 'great affinity'
A member of the Vatican department in charge of canonization says that John XXIII and John Paul II, both expected... Read more
Consistory to pick canonization dates could be in September
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office says the consistory of cardinals which will discuss the canonization of Bl.... Read more
Vatican theologians approve second miracle of John Paul II
Theologians at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints have approved a second miracle granted through the intercession of Blessed... Read more
John Paul II's canonization progress remains confidential
The Vatican’s continuing work on Blessed John Paul II’s cause for sainthood cannot currently be made public, said the prefect... Read more
Bishop Gendron: St. Kateri Mass began healing of Canadian divisions
Canadians from the country’s First Nations and those of European descent took an important step toward reconciliation when they gathered... Read more
Archbishop Chaput links new saints with New Evangelization
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia believes that the seven saints who were canonized by Pope Benedict Oct. 21 should... Read more
Missionaries under the care of Mary, Pope says
Marking the celebration of Missions Sunday, Pope Benedict encouraged the faithful to entrust all missionaries to the guidance of Mary,... Read more
Pope canonizes seven saints for the New Evangelization
Pope Benedict XVI has canonized seven new saints and prayed that their intercession may “strengthen and sustain” the Church “in... Read more
