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Pope greets Indian community at Mass for newest saints
God's love is the “source” and “destination” of all holiness, said Pope Francis on Nov. 24, speaking of India's newly... Read more
Thinking of yourself won’t make you holy, but serving others will, Pope says
In his weekly general audience address, Pope Francis said that holiness can never be selfish, but is a gift that... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes 'heroic virtue' of 12-year-old boy
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes for a 12-year-old Italian boy who died late 1970s as well as seven other... Read more
John Paul II 'taught me how to be a person,' secretary recounts
Saint John Paul II’s deep love for the world and for God continues to inspire people today to draw near... Read more
Highways, byways and sinners: these are the missionary fields
In his thanksgiving Mass for the canonization of two Canadian saints Pope Francis said that a true missionary goes out... Read more
Faithful drawn by accessibility of St. Clare, basilica priest reflects
The Aug. 11 Feast of Saint Clare is an occasion for the people of Assisi to show their devotion to... Read more
Pope surprises Jesuits for dinner on feast of Saint Ignatius
In honor of the feast commemorating the founder of their order, Pope Francis made a last minute phone call to... Read more
Maria Goretti's greatest witness is forgiveness, priest observes
Following St. Maria Goretti’s feast day, the rector of the basilica where her body resides stated that her willingness to... Read more
Pope's Sri Lanka trip will be January 13-15
The coordinator of Sri Lankan migrants in Italy has confirmed the dates announced by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith for Pope Francis’... Read more
Scott Hahn explores power of saints, angels in modern life
Noted Catholic convert and author Dr. Scott Hahn published a new book May 27 exploring the biblical roots and modern-day... Read more
We are 'sinners in a Holy Church,' preaches Pope
In his homily on Friday morning, Pope Francis reminded the congregation of the holiness of the Church that at the... Read more
Pope receives sculpture of newly canonized 'Apostle of Brazil'
The Diocese of La Laguna on the Spanish island of Tenerife has sent Pope Francis a bronze sculpture of St.... Read more
Knights of Columbus host Mass for Polish pilgrims in Rome
In honor of the canonizations of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII the Knights donated two fields in Rome... Read more
Scholar recounts black Catholics' rich history
Black Catholics across the globe have dedicated their talents and their lives to their faith since earliest days of the... Read more
Personal notes underscore John Paul II's Marian devotion
In private letters of Bl. John Paul II which have been published by his former secretary, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, the... Read more
Pope advances the causes of eight possible Saints
During a Monday meeting with the head of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Pope Francis approved the... Read more
Pope calls Feast of All Saints a 'day of hope'
Pope Francis offered Mass on All Saints’ Day at a Roman cemetery, preaching on the importance of hope in Christian... Read more
Pope Francis: Sanctity is for everyone, saints are not 'supermen'
On the Feast of All Saints, Pope Francis stressed that the saints are not “supermen” who are “born perfect,” but... Read more
Eastern Catholics to commemorate St. Andrew of Crete
Celebrated by Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine tradition on July 4, Saint Andrew of Crete was a seventh-and eighth-century monk,... Read more
St. Irenaeus' stand for orthodoxy honored June 28
Celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church on June 28, and by Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine tradition on August 23,... Read more
