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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
Is this the miracle that could canonize Mother Teresa?
The Vatican is studying the case of a Brazilian man inexplicably cured of brain abscesses – which could be the... Read more
Is this what Saint Rose of Lima looked like?
The face of the first saint of the New World may be better known than ever, thanks to a team... Read more
Meet Saint Nektarios – a philosopher, poet and miracle worker
Buried in a hilltop monastery on a small Greek island, Saint Nektarios – one of the most widely known and... Read more
A fourth saint for the Little Flower family? Cause for Leonia Martin officially opens
With a sister who is a Doctor of the Church and parents set to be canonized in October, Leonia Martin... Read more
Pope Francis shares the secret of the saints: life in Christ's love
Pope Francis canonized the Church’s four newest saints on Sunday, praising their loving witness to Jesus Christ’s Resurrection. Read more
'Drinking with the Saints' – new 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
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
