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A goodbye to 'Mama Irene,' the woman who adopted 58 kids
Irene Bertoni was 18 years-old during World War II. And it was at this tumultuous time that she discovered God's... Read more
A step closer to sainthood for Dorothy Day
A new stage has begun in the process toward possible canonization for Dorothy Day, the founder of the Catholic Worker... Read more
Meet the 'Mother Teresa' of 14th century Rome
Although she's not as well known outside of Rome, Saint Francesca Romana has been lauded as a woman whose charity... Read more
It's official – Mother Teresa will be canonized September 4
After months of anticipation, the date of Mother Teresa’s canonization has finally been announced. It falls on Sept. 4, which... Read more
Fight in Italy over saint's jewels 'completely misleading'
Reports that the valuable treasure of St. Januarius will be placed in the hands of the Vatican rather than the... Read more
Catholics crowdsource in hopes of rescuing alleged St. Kateri relic
Catholic faithful are banding together to help rescue a possible relic of St. Kateri Tekawitha in a strange – and... Read more
This sword-wielding Samurai just moved closer to sainthood!
The martyrdom of a 16th-century Samurai who died for his Catholic faith was approved this week by Pope Francis, making... Read more
Soon to be saints? India's Christians killed in brutal 2008 massacre
The green light has officially been given to open the cause for sainthood of the nearly 100 Christians murdered in... Read more
Dorothy Day had nothing to say to this theologian – or so he thought
Ever since entering the Church 27 years ago, theologian Lance Richey had always known about the Catholic social activist Dorothy... Read more
Priest who died on the Titanic could be on path to sainthood
When the Titanic began to sink on April 15, 1912, Father Thomas Byles had two opportunities to board a lifeboat. Read more
'Drinking with the Saints' – book encourages Catholic fellowship, good spirits
“I should like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings. I should like the angels of Heaven... Read more
Coming soon: A new American saint?
Pope Francis yesterday authorized the Heroic Virtue of Brother William Gagnon, giving him the title of Venerable and launching him... Read more
Tough, funny and fearless: A bold new take on women saints
Maria Johnson has a scar behind her ear, a small memento from that time she leaped off her dresser, aiming... Read more
Apparently St. Martin de Porres only had two teeth when he died
A new reconstruction of the face of St. Martin de Porres reveals that the Dominican brother had trouble eating toward... Read more
Saints are contagious examples of everyday holiness, Pope says
On the Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis said the mark of true holiness is living each day as a... Read more
Why one Irish archbishop has a special devotion to the Little Flower family
As members of one Martin family are about to be canonized on Sunday, another Martin family prepares to celebrate in... Read more
A Mexican exorcist advances on path to sainthood – courtesy of the Pope
Among the eight causes for sainthood advanced by Pope Francis is a Mexican exorcist who lived during the time of... Read more
Saint Junipero Serra's canonization an 'exciting time to be a Catholic'
Last week's Mass for the Canonization of Saint Junipero Serra, said by Pope Francis, proved to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... Read more
Pope Francis: Imitate Saint Junipero Serra, be trailblazers for Christ
Pope Francis made history Wednesday by performing the first-ever canonization on U.S. soil, of St. Junipero Serra. Read more
Jesus shows us the path to freedom, not success, Pope says
The path Jesus takes as a humble servant isn’t easy, Pope Francis has said, explaining that to follow him doesn’t... Read more
