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An image of St. Hedwig in Wroclaw, Poland.

This princess saint was not Harry Potter’s owl: St. Hedwig of Silesia

Oct 16, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

St. Hedwig of Silesia was a princess, wife, mother, and builder of bridges between the German and Polish people. Read more

St. Monica.

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

Aug 27, 2024

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

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), pictured in 1938-1939.

Is Edith Stein a doctor of the Church? No, but she could be one soon

Aug 9, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The order of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein, has made an official request to... Read more

St. Bridget of Sweden.

5 things to know about St. Bridget of Sweden, mystic and mother

Jul 23, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden, a mystic of the Middle... Read more

Roberto Corbella (center, with tie) and other family and friends of Chiara Corbella Petrillo attend the closing of the diocesan phase of the investigation into her life and virtues in Rome on Friday, June 21, 2024

‘Always smiling’: Chiara Corbella’s father remembers her joy, faith

Jul 9, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Roberto Corbella spoke recently to CNA about his daughter, Chiara, known for her joy and simple faith. Read more