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Charlie Rodríguez, first contemporary beatified layman in the Americas
July 13 marks the feast day of a dynamic, enthusiastic Catholic layman from the Caribbean who was beatified by Pope... Read more
Meet the modern-day ‘devil’s advocate’ in the process of canonization
Monsignor Alberto Royo Mejía is the promoter of the faith in the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. Read more
Cause for canonization of quadriplegic lay evangelist advances
The diocesan phase of the cause of beatification of the Servant of God Nino Baglieri has been closed in Modica,... Read more
Pope Francis to canonize new female saint known as ‘an apostle of the Holy Spirit’
A friend of Pope Leo XIII and the teacher of St. Gemma Galgani, Elena Guerra (1835–1914) is known for her... Read more
More than 130 Masses celebrated in 5 countries to promote Queen Isabella’s canonization
This year, 133 Masses were celebrated with this intention, most of them in Spain but also in Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela,... Read more
What is the process for canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process... Read more
A married couple with seven children to be beatified by the Catholic Church for martyrdom by Nazis
Józef and Wiktoria Ulma can now be beatified with the couple’s seven children (including one unborn). Read more
An ‘unbearable’ saint? Neocatechumenal Way’s Hernández remembered for virtues, vices
Kiko Argüello, who co-founded the Neocatechumenal Way with Hernandez, shared some candid remarks about the difficulties of their relationship. Read more
Jesus asks us, ‘can I count on you?’ — Pope Francis creates 20 cardinals for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis created 20 new cardinals for the Catholic Church during a liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica Saturday. Read more
Who are the 4 women being canonized this weekend?
Pope Francis will preside over the first canonizations in more than two years on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis approves canonization of immigrant nurse
Bl. Artemide Zatti was born in Italy, but emigrated to Argentina in 1897. Read more
WWII martyr Titus Brandsma to be canonized with Charles de Foucauld
Two religious women will also be declared saints on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis presides at consistory for canonization of blesseds
The vote allows a date to be set for a Mass of canonization. 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
Killed in the Rwandan genocide, this couple is being considered for sainthood
The story of Cyprien and Daphrose Rugumba is a story of atheism and devout faith, of a strained marriage and... Read more
Canonization causes open for Italian mother, religious sister
The Vatican has announced the opening of canonization causes for two contemporary women, both of whom died in the 21st... Read more
