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Scorsese’s ‘The Saints’ spotlights extraordinary Catholic men and women
The second season of Martin Scorsese’s docudrama series “The Saints” premiered on Fox Nation on Nov. 16. Read more
St. Leo the Great: The pope who clarified the humanity and divinity of Christ
The worldwide Church celebrates St. Leo the Great, the 45th bishop of Rome and one of only 38 doctors of... Read more
St. John of Capistrano: Franciscan priest and missionary who achieved military victory
On Oct. 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of St. John of Capistrano, a Franciscan priest with an extraordinary... Read more
St. Ignatius of Antioch: The early Church Father who longed for union with Christ
On Oct. 17, the Catholic Church remembers the early Church Father, bishop, and martyr St. Ignatius of Antioch. Read more
Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael: The 3 great archangels of the Bible
Today, on the feast of the archangels, we celebrate the powerful helpers sent by God throughout salvation history. Read more
11 saints who had pets or who befriended animals
Here are a few saints who have been remembered not only for their dedication to God and others but also... Read more
5 powerful quotes from St. Augustine’s most famous work, the ‘Confessions’
Written in about A.D. 400, St. Augustine of Hippo’s “Confessions” details how God worked in Augustine’s life. Read more
Massachusetts mayor defends saint statues on public building, says critics are anti-Catholic
Critics of the planned statues of St. Michael and St. Florian say they impermissibly favor Catholicism over other religions. Read more
Why St. Ignatius of Loyola is a saint for difficult times
The famous sickbed conversion of the founder of the Jesuits was only the beginning of his story of patience, perseverance,... Read more
Italy marks 100 years since death of Pier Giorgio Frassati as canonization nears
The three-day celebration of the centenary, dubbed “Frassati Days,” drew pilgrims from the United States, Poland, and Switzerland to the... Read more
11 American saints to remember on the Fourth of July
From Isaac Jogues to Katharine Drexel, these saints who lived and ministered in the United States led heroic lives worth... Read more
Wisdom from 20 saints on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
“Dilexit Nos,” meaning “He Loved Us,” describes how devotion to the heart of Christ “reappears in the spiritual journey of... Read more
‘Summer Christmas’: Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist?
Because it falls exactly six months before the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, St. John’s birthday is sometimes... Read more
In New York City, Antonia Acutis speaks of her son’s holy witness
“We are here to speak about Carlo. As you know, the canonization was delayed. But it was a beautiful surprise... Read more
All the saints and Church Fathers Pope Leo XIV quoted in his first week
The Catholic Church’s first pope from the Augustinian order is already helping to educate the faithful through his deep knowledge... Read more
9 things to know and share about Fátima
May 13 is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fátima, arguably the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th... Read more
Killed during Mass, St. Stanislaus of Krakow became a beloved patron of the Polish people
On April 11, the Catholic Church honors the memory of the 11th-century bishop and martyr St. Stanislaus of Krakow, who... Read more
‘Go to Joseph’: What popes from Blessed Pius IX to Pope Francis have said about St. Joseph
From Blessed Pius IX to Francis, popes have underlined the importance of devotion to St. Joseph, husband of Mary. Read more
St. Cyril of Jerusalem: a beacon of courage in the face of misunderstanding and opposition
On March 18, the Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and doctor of the Church whose... Read more
10 little-known facts about the early visionary St. Perpetua and her companion St. Felicity
As the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity on March 7, here are some interesting things to... Read more
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