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John Paul II's canonization progress remains confidential

Feb 22, 2013

The Vatican’s continuing work on Blessed John Paul II’s cause for sainthood cannot currently be made public, said the prefect... Read more

Inside the basilica at the Oratory of Saint Joseph during the Nov. 4, 2012 National Mass of Thanksgiving for St. Kateri's canonization.

Bishop Gendron: St. Kateri Mass began healing of Canadian divisions

Nov 11, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

Canadians from the country’s First Nations and those of European descent took an important step toward reconciliation when they gathered... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia celebrates Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, Oct 20, 2012.

Archbishop Chaput links new saints with New Evangelization

Oct 22, 2012

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia believes that the seven saints who were canonized by Pope Benedict Oct. 21 should... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI presides over the canonization of seven saints on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012.

Missionaries under the care of Mary, Pope says

Oct 21, 2012

Marking the celebration of Missions Sunday, Pope Benedict encouraged the faithful to entrust all missionaries to the guidance of Mary,... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd after the canonization Mass, Oct. 21, 2012.

Pope canonizes seven saints for the New Evangelization

Oct 21, 2012

By Marianne Medlin

Pope Benedict XVI has canonized seven new saints and prayed that their intercession may “strengthen and sustain” the Church “in... Read more

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