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St. Augustine and St. Monica stained glass at St. Augustine Cathedral Catholic Church Basilica in Tucson, Arizona.

Augustinian priests: St. Monica had ‘great interior strength’

Aug 27, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Two Augustinian priests living in Rome explain why the woman they refer to as their “grandmother” continues to be a... Read more

St. Monica.

St. Monica: The persistent mother of St. Augustine who never gave up

Aug 27, 2025

On Aug. 27 the Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent intercession led to one of the most... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Basilica of St. Augustine in Rome on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St. Monica’s tomb in Rome

Aug 27, 2024

By Courtney Mares

During his Tuesday visit to the basilica near Piazza Navona in Rome’s historic center, the pope prayed in the side... Read more

Pope Francis prays in the Basilica of St. Augustine in Campo Marzio, Rome, which contains relics of St. Monica.

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Rome’s Basilica of St. Augustine

Aug 28, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis made a surprise visit to the Basilica of St. Augustine on Thursday to pray at the tomb of... Read more