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Be 'saints of this prison,' Bishop Conley tells inmates at Confirmation
On Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln offered Mass and confirmed four inmates at the Nebraska State... Read more
Saints in the Little Flower family grow as parents set for canonization
Last week it was informally announced to journalists that the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, Blessed Louis and Zelie... Read more
Oscar Romero to be beatified: Pope Francis recognizes martyrdom
Pope Francis on Tuesday authorized the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom of Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero, paving the way... Read more
American priest among saints causes advanced by Pope Francis
Servant of God Aloysius Schwartz is one of the 11 causes for canonization that Pope Francis advanced yesterday, and will... 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 lauds first Sri Lankan saint's undivided love for God
Pope Francis on Wednesday canonized Joseph Vaz, Sri Lanka’s first saint, praising the 17th century priest’s love for the Sri... Read more
Pope Francis praises the 'hidden holiness' of everyday saints
Pope Francis cautioned against the false appearances of those who are proud or vain, saying that true holiness is found... 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
Thinking of yourself won’t make you holy, but serving others will, Pope says
In his weekly general audience address, Pope Francis said that holiness can never be selfish, but is a gift that... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes 'heroic virtue' of 12-year-old boy
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes for a 12-year-old Italian boy who died late 1970s as well as seven other... Read more
John Paul II 'taught me how to be a person,' secretary recounts
Saint John Paul II’s deep love for the world and for God continues to inspire people today to draw near... Read more
Highways, byways and sinners: these are the missionary fields
In his thanksgiving Mass for the canonization of two Canadian saints Pope Francis said that a true missionary goes out... Read more
Faithful drawn by accessibility of St. Clare, basilica priest reflects
The Aug. 11 Feast of Saint Clare is an occasion for the people of Assisi to show their devotion to... Read more
Pope surprises Jesuits for dinner on feast of Saint Ignatius
In honor of the feast commemorating the founder of their order, Pope Francis made a last minute phone call to... Read more
Maria Goretti's greatest witness is forgiveness, priest observes
Following St. Maria Goretti’s feast day, the rector of the basilica where her body resides stated that her willingness to... Read more
Pope's Sri Lanka trip will be January 13-15
The coordinator of Sri Lankan migrants in Italy has confirmed the dates announced by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith for Pope Francis’... Read more
Scott Hahn explores power of saints, angels in modern life
Noted Catholic convert and author Dr. Scott Hahn published a new book May 27 exploring the biblical roots and modern-day... Read more
We are 'sinners in a Holy Church,' preaches Pope
In his homily on Friday morning, Pope Francis reminded the congregation of the holiness of the Church that at the... Read more
Pope receives sculpture of newly canonized 'Apostle of Brazil'
The Diocese of La Laguna on the Spanish island of Tenerife has sent Pope Francis a bronze sculpture of St.... Read more
Knights of Columbus host Mass for Polish pilgrims in Rome
In honor of the canonizations of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII the Knights donated two fields in Rome... Read more
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