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Surgeon and father among sainthood causes moving forward
Pope Francis recognized on Monday the heroic virtue of eight persons on the path to canonization, including an Italian surgeon... Read more
This Argentine nun's cause for beatification is advancing
The theological commission of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved last week a miracle attributed to the intercession... Read more
The Vatican is changing how it verifies miracles
Changes to the regulations for confirming alleged miracles during the causes of saints aim to preserve the scientific rigor of... Read more
Why this bishop from the US is now one step closer to being a saint
On July 8 Pope Francis authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate a decree recognizing the heroic... Read more
This layman who refuted Nazism was declared a martyr by Pope Francis
On Friday Pope Francis moved eight martyrs a step further on the path to sainthood, one of whom is Josef... Read more
Pope opens the door for beatification of Albanian martyrs
Pope Francis on Tuesday gave the green light for the beatification of 38 Albanian martyrs, all of whom were killed... Read more
Pope Francis approves new rules for financial oversight of saints' causes
Pope Francis has issued new guidelines for ensuring financial transparency in advancing causes of beatification and canonization, requiring both an... Read more
One family's unimaginable suffering paves the way for a teen's sainthood
The miraculous cure of a baby with brain damage through the intercession of Mexican martyr Blessed José Luis Sánchez del... Read more
Vatican recognizes martyrdoms of missionary, lay catechist in communist Laos
During a private audience on Tuesday, Pope Francis advanced the causes of canonization of 12 potential saints, two of whom... Read more
Three laypersons among saints' causes advanced by Pope Francis
Pope Francis recognized on Wednesday the heroic virtue of seven persons on the path of canonization, including a young Italian... Read more
Palestinian nuns among newly advanced causes for sainthood
Pope Francis on Saturday approved the advancement in the causes for sainthood of eight men and women, including two Palestinian... Read more
John Paul I's beatification cause may advance, cardinal says
A document advancing the beatification of John Paul I is ready, and will be given to the Congregation for the... Read more
Vatican seeks to cut cost of canonizations
In an effort to relieve inequalities among the causes of potential saints, steps are being taken to reduce the costs... Read more
