St. Catherine of Siena

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Detail from St. Catherine of Siena from the circle of Baldassare Francheschini (17th century).

Pope Francis’ praise for St. Catherine of Siena

Apr 29, 2025

By Courtney Mares

The late pope sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization in 2021 calling her “a great... Read more

The hidden chapel where St. Catherine of Siena died in Rome is located in the Palazzo Santa Chiara on Via di S. Chiara, 14.

Discover the hidden chapel in Rome where St. Catherine of Siena died

Apr 29, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Located around the corner from the Pantheon, the tomb of St. Catherine of Siena sits within the high altar of... Read more

In the history of the Catholic Church, various saints and blesseds have described what hell is like and even the precise place where the “bad” Christians would be.

What is hell like? Check out these visions received by Catholic saints

Jan 27, 2024

By Abel Camasca

In the history of the Catholic Church various saints and blesseds have described what hell is like and even exactly... Read more

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