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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
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
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
What you should know about this new Catholic saint from India
Devasahayam Pillai will be canonized in St. Peter’s Square on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis: Rayan, the boy stuck in a well in Morocco, shows beauty of ‘saints next door’
When a five-year-old boy was stuck in a well in Morocco for four days, thousands of onlookers gathered to cheer... Read more
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit reforms the Church through the saints
Pope Francis said Saturday that it takes saints to reform the Church and for this each Catholic is called to... Read more
Scientists reconstructed the face of St. Nicholas – here’s what they found
Scientists at a university in Liverpool unveiled what they say is the most realistic portrait ever created of St. Nicholas... Read more
Have souls in Purgatory visited people on earth?
Nestled in Rome just outside the Vatican, a small unassuming museum dedicated to the souls in Purgatory displays simple items... Read more
How a sworn Satanist became the apostle of the Rosary
The Marian shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii (Italy) was founded by a former Satanist "priest" now... Read more
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Dominican leader: St. Dominic can teach Catholics how to overcome divisions 800 years after death
St. Dominic died in Bologna, Italy, on Aug. 6, 1221. Read more
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: Living life as an 'explosion of joy'
“With film-star looks, commonsense intelligence, and amazing athleticism, Pier Giorgio Frassati had every reason to pursue worldly success. He chose... Read more
Five Quotes to Bring you Closer to Saint John the Baptist
June 24th is the solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Here are five quotes to help you... Read more
Pope Francis to hold consistory in last step before canonization of Bl. Charles de Foucauld
The Ordinary Public Consistory is the last step before the canonizations of seven men and women, including French missionary Bl.... Read more
