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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 37 doctors of... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to Argentine Cardinal Pironio
Pope Francis approved a miracle on Wednesday attributed to Argentine Cardinal Eduardo Pironio, paving the way for his beatification. Read more
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
The faithful servant of Christ and the Church who was assassinated by Soviet communists
Blessed Theodore Romzha of Mukachevo, beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001, stayed with his people until the end. Read more
Carlo Acutis’ mother places his first-class relic in new diocesan shrine in New Jersey
Blessed Carlo Acutis is on his way to becoming the first millennial saint of the Catholic Church, and his mother... Read more
Did St. Francis really tame a savage wolf? A look at the legend
A historic church sits on the spot where, as the story goes, St. Francis of Assisi made a pact with... Read more
The three great archangels of the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Today, on the feast of the archangels, we celebrate the powerful helpers sent by God throughout salvation history. Read more
Couple spends retirement sharing St. Hildegard of Bingen’s wisdom and faith
Through the sale of products and hosting retreats, Claude and Marie France Delpech are helping to bring the renowned saint’s... Read more
Irish-born founder of Boys Town, Father Flanagan, may soon be declared Venerable
Following a premiere of a film on the saintly priest’s life, CNA spoke to Bishop Kevin Doran about the cause... Read more
Once shunned and forgotten, Little Sisters of the Poor founder Jeanne Jugan now shines
The French sister known as Sister Marie de la Croix was sidelined and ignored, but her order now leads the... Read more
After 1,700 years, an ancient olive tree marks the vanished hometown of St. Augustine
The famous saint is associated with the city of Hippo, but before that, he lived in a now-vanished town that... Read more
Lessons from St. Monica for those whose children and grandchildren have left the Church
In “What Would Monica Do?”, authors Patti Maguire Armstrong and Roxane Beauclair Salonen offer guidance, practical advice, and prayers. Read more
What happened to St. Maximilian Kolbe’s beard? The answer may surprise you
The last image taken of the saint before his final arrest was notable for what it didn’t show — his... Read more
The Lebanese saint who unites Christians and Muslims
St. Charbel Makhlouf is known in Lebanon for the miraculous healings of those who visit his tomb to seek his... Read more
In Rome, relic of St. Mary Magdalene’s foot points way to the Vatican
Lost for centuries, the relic was rediscovered in 2000 and is now displayed for veneration at the Basilica of St.... Read more
Frassati pilgrimage takes Catholics ‘to the heights’ as they walk in Blessed Pier Giorgio’s footsteps
The Frassati Hiking Pilgrimage organized by Creatio brings individuals to the same mountains Frassati climbed. Read more
St. Josemaría Escrivá’s call to sanctify daily work is a modern spiritual call to arms
Today, The Work continues and millions across the world have been inspired by Escrivá’s call to holiness, finding God in... Read more
St. Maria Goretti: Remembering one of the youngest Catholic saints
Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti. Read more
Here are 11 American saints to remember on July Fourth
From Isaac Jogues to Katharine Drexel, these saints led heroic lives worth celebrating. Read more
How the Eucharist entered the heart of a 13th-century saint and inspired a Sister of Life
‘It was not so much that I discovered St. Juliana, as that she found me,’ says Sister Juliana Faustina. Read more
