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How St. Frances of Rome became the inspiration for ‘a blessing on cars’
Francesca Romana dreamed of becoming a nun but found sanctity in her vocation to marriage and for her service to... Read more
Vatican unveils the Holy Lance: a solemn tribute to soldier of faith St. Longinus
The Holy Lance, also known as the Lance of Longinus, was known in Christian tradition as the weapon believed to... Read more
What should a Lenten homily be like? God told a saint
St. Angelo d’Acri (1669–1739) heard a divine voice give him advice on preaching and went on to become known for... Read more
St. Peter Damian, the driving force behind the reform of the Church 1,000 years ago
This doctor of the Church was simple, firm, and honest in the face of error. Read more
Francisco and Jacinta: brother and sister saints who were seers at Fatima
On Feb. 20, the Church celebrates the lives of two children, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the seers of... Read more
Survivor of human trafficking St. Josephine Bakhita discovered God’s infinite love
On the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, we honor the Sudanese-Italian saint Josephine Bakhita. Read more
The first Mexican-born martyr: a castaway friar who was crucified in Japan
Only 25 when he was killed, San Felipe de Jesus — St. Philip of Jesus — is celebrated Feb. 5... Read more
St. Blaise: The bishop who lived in a cave, cured animals, and healed throat ailments
St. Blaise, celebrated on Feb. 3, was a bishop and martyr from Armenia who today is associated with the healing... Read more
St. Angela Merici: the ‘little friend’ of St. Ursula
Every Jan. 27, the Church celebrates St. Angela Merici, foundress of the Order of St. Ursula, whose members are known... Read more
Canadian religious sister Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis cleared for canonization
Pope Francis signed a decree on Jan. 24 allowing for the canonization of Canadian sister Blessed Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of... Read more
Servant of God Joseph Dutton’s cause for canonization sent to Vatican
In the Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii, the local phase concluded Sunday for the cause of canonization of Servant of God... Read more
What Pope Benedict XVI said about St. Hilary of Poitiers
St. Hilary of Poitiers, who was named a doctor of the Church, battled against the Arian heresy that Jesus was... Read more
How St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, first female saint of Canada, discovered her vocation
On Jan. 12, we celebrate the feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre... Read more
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine begins two years of celebration, marking two anniversaries
The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, marked the beginning of two years of celebration on... Read more
Producer shares story of ‘family saint’ with new generation of Catholics
Susan Agostinelli says her great-great uncle, Blessed Grimoaldo Santamaria, was the “go-to family saint.” Now she is sharing his life... 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
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
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
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