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Postulator: St. John Paul II remains a ‘prophetic voice’ seven years after canonization
“At the beginning of this process, Pope Benedict XVI gave me a clear instruction: work fast but work well.” Read more
'Lead, kindly light' - Pope Francis names Newman a saint
Nearly two centuries ago, John Henry Newman was England’s most well-known Anglican priest, until he risked everything to become a... Read more
Cardinal Newman’s time in Rome
Cardinal John Henry Newman, who will be canonized Oct. 13, is more often associated with Birmingham than Rome, but his... Read more
Pope Francis approves canonization of John Henry Newman
Pope Francis Wednesday approved the canonization of Bl. John Henry Newman, a Roman Catholic cardinal, scholar, and founder of the... Read more
Vatican approves second miracle for Blessed John Henry Newman
A second miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has reportedly been approved by the Vatican, fueling expectation that his... Read more
19th-century Italian teen to be canonized during youth Synod
Bl. Nunzio Sulprizio, who died at the age of 19 from bone cancer, will be declared a saint Oct. 14... Read more
‘Holy mayor’ Giorgio La Pira takes next step to sainthood
Most mayors do not live in unheated monastic cells, deliver candy from Orthodox patriarchs to the pope, or become ambassadors... Read more
Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI to be canonized October 14
Following a meeting between the Council of Cardinals and Pope Francis Saturday, the Vatican announced that Bl. Pope Paul VI... Read more
Vatican congregation approves miracle, opening door to Paul VI’s canonization
On Tuesday the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved the second miracle needed for the canonization of Blessed Pope... Read more
'I was sure that it was Mother Teresa who healed me'
The Brazilian man who received the miracle allowing for Mother Teresa’s canonization says that he and his wife were ordinary believers... Read more
'Hello. My name is Mother Teresa. I just wanted to give you my card.'
It happened on the most ordinary day, in the most ordinary of places. Read more
Francisco and Jacinta have officially been declared saints!
Pope Francis on Saturday officially declared Francisco and Jacinta Marto saints of the Catholic Church in front of hundreds of... Read more
It's official: Pope Francis to canonize Fatima visionaries during May visit
During his trip to Portugal for the centenary of the Fatima Marian apparitions next month, Pope Francis will canonize visionaries... Read more
Pope at canonization Mass: Prayer isn’t always easy, pray anyway
On Sunday, Pope Francis canonized seven new saints in the Catholic Church, saying that prayer isn’t always a smooth path,... 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
Mother Teresa's unfulfilled wish: to serve the poor in China
It’s a little-known fact that near the end of her life, Mother Teresa went to China three times in order... Read more
What Mother Teresa's canonization means to the people of India
On September 4, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was officially declared a saint by Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis: Mother Teresa shows us our 'vocation to charity'
More than just helping people in need, the Christian life must include the roots of charity, putting our entire lives... Read more
Mother Teresa has officially been declared a saint!
Pope Francis on Sunday officially declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands... Read more
Pakistani Muslim: We should learn from Mother Teresa
As the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Caluctta draws near, the son of a leading Muslim philanthropist in Pakistan... Read more
