Catholic saints
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Are modern Bible translations always better? A Catholic linguist praises St. Jerome’s Vulgate
The Vulgate became the predominantly-used Bible of the Middle Ages and has endured to this day as a translation that... Read more
Why this saint is the patron of souls in purgatory
For St. Nicholas of Tolentino, the Catholic imperative to pray for the dead was made very real to him. Read more
Mother Teresa’s feast day: 25 quotes on living life beautifully
When St. Teresa of Kolkata, India, passed away 25 years ago, she left behind guidance on how to live a... Read more
The relics St. Helena brought to Rome from the Holy Land
The mother of Constantine the Great, St. Helena, is believed to have restored many sites in the Holy Land, where... Read more
Who was Joan of Arc?: Answers to your questions about this heroic saint
Commissioned by God at the age of 13 to lead the army of France, Joan of Arc seems more legend... Read more
A ‘non-binary’ Joan of Arc? Theater's spin on Catholic heroine stirs backlash
The production will portray the French heroine as a “queer” character who refers to herself with “they/them” pronouns. Read more
First married couple to be beatified together featured at World Meeting of Families
Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi are the official patrons of the 10th World Meeting of Families taking place in... Read more
Corpus Christi Sunday 2022: Inspiring words from the saints about the Eucharist
Corpus Christi Sunday falls on June 19 this year. Read more
Meet the friars who have been praying to St. Anthony daily for 100 years
June 13 is the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua. Read more
Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Filipino bishop known for bilocation
The pope also approved the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini. Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the canonization Mass of 10 saints
"This is our strength: we are loved by God," Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: The saints show us how to live in communion with the Church
Saturday marked the 400th anniversary of the canonization of saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri,... Read more
Pope Francis opens special process to canonize 16 Carmelite martyrs of the French Revolution
At the request of the bishops of France and the Order of Carmelites Discalced (OCD), Pope Francis agreed on Feb.... Read more
10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving
A thanksgiving should be made to God each and every day, according to the saints in heaven. In special celebration... Read more
12 Amazing Facts about the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Pier Giorgio Frassati, born on April 6, 1901 to a prominent and wealthy Italian family, became a popular role model... Read more
10 fascinating facts about Pierre Toussaint, a former slave on the road to sainthood
June 30 marks the 168th anniversary of the death of one of the most fascinating characters of American Catholicism: Pierre... Read more
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