Pope Francis canonizes Argentina’s first female saint
Pope Francis canonized Argentina’s first female saint, María Antonia of St. Joseph — known affectionately in the pope’s home country as “Mama Antula” — in a Mass in St. Peter’s … Learn More
Tag: Saints
Four teacher saints who inspire Catholic educators today (Catholic Schools Week)
For educators and students alike, these saintly teachers can serve as inspiration for teaching and learning in the modern age.
Religious sister Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis cleared for canonization
Pope Francis signed a decree on Jan. 24 allowing for the canonization of Canadian sister Blessed Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family. Born Virginie Alodie on May 12, 1840, in … Learn More
Catholic Church reportedly closer to getting its first samurai saint
The Vatican is currently investigating miracles associated with the intercession of Blessed Justus Ukon Takayama that, if confirmed, could lead to the canonization of the Church’s first samurai saint. Japanese … Learn More
Pope advances sainthood causes, including of a saint’s brother
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced eight sainthood causes Dec. 14, including the cause of St. Gianna Beretta Molla’s brother, Capuchin Father Alberto Beretta, who died three years before St. … Learn More
Black Catholic hero of charity, fed by the Eucharist, inspires faithful to holiness
Some 170 years after his death, Toussaint — a husband, entrepreneur, philanthropist and above all a man of deep faith — continues to provide inspiration to Catholics.
How a local priest’s devotion helped bring a saint to the big screen (Video)
Mother Cabrini was a woman, a nun, and an Italian immigrant who built an empire. She is the saint of Immigrants.
Students celebrate their favorite saints on All Saints Day (Photos)
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint John Neumann, Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and more.
Learn about the lives of saints, be moved by their examples, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Holiness is a gift everyone receives with baptism, and it is a journey to be made together with the help of the saints in heaven, Pope Francis … Learn More
On All Saints Day, an explanation of the communion of saints and how to keep the day holy beyond Mass
The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church — not just those who have been canonized but all who made it to Heaven.