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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
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
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