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Will Harvard return an alleged third-century relic of St. Sebastian to the Church?
The Ivy League university is currently in the process of returning Indigenous human remains in its possession to those with... Read more
10 inspiring Catholic quotes about fatherhood
Whether you’re writing out a Father’s Day card or pondering the great vocation, here are 10 quotes from Catholic figures... Read more
How Padre Pio overcame suffering with hope
On the birthday of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, we remember what one of the last journalists to interview him said... Read more
9 things to know and share about Fátima
May 13 is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fátima, arguably the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th... Read more
The miracle that led to the canonization of St. Damien De Veuster
In 2008, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints ruled that a Hawaiian woman’s cure from cancer was a miracle... Read more
Did St. George really slay a dragon?
St. George defied an emperor and stared into the eyes of his torturers and executioner, unyielding in his faith. Read more
How St. Frances of Rome became the inspiration for ‘a blessing on cars’
Francesca Romana dreamed of becoming a nun but found sanctity in her vocation to marriage and for her service to... Read more
10 little-known facts about the early visionary St. Perpetua and her companion St. Felicity
As the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity on March 7, here are some interesting things to... Read more
Vatican unveils the Holy Lance: a solemn tribute to soldier of faith St. Longinus
The Holy Lance, also known as the Lance of Longinus, was known in Christian tradition as the weapon believed to... Read more
What should a Lenten homily be like? God told a saint
St. Angelo d’Acri (1669–1739) heard a divine voice give him advice on preaching and went on to become known for... Read more
St. Peter Damian, the driving force behind the reform of the Church 1,000 years ago
This doctor of the Church was simple, firm, and honest in the face of error. Read more
Francisco and Jacinta: brother and sister saints who were seers at Fatima
On Feb. 20, the Church celebrates the lives of two children, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the seers of... Read more
Survivor of human trafficking St. Josephine Bakhita discovered God’s infinite love
On the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, we honor the Sudanese-Italian saint Josephine Bakhita. Read more
The first Mexican-born martyr: a castaway friar who was crucified in Japan
Only 25 when he was killed, San Felipe de Jesus — St. Philip of Jesus — is celebrated Feb. 5... Read more
St. Blaise: The bishop who lived in a cave, cured animals, and healed throat ailments
St. Blaise, celebrated on Feb. 3, was a bishop and martyr from Armenia who today is associated with the healing... Read more
St. Angela Merici: the ‘little friend’ of St. Ursula
Every Jan. 27, the Church celebrates St. Angela Merici, foundress of the Order of St. Ursula, whose members are known... Read more
Canadian religious sister Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis cleared for canonization
Pope Francis signed a decree on Jan. 24 allowing for the canonization of Canadian sister Blessed Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of... Read more
From struggles with temper to path of charity, St. Francis de Sales is a model for us all
On Jan. 24, the Church celebrates the patron saint of journalists, writers, and the Catholic press: St. Francis de Sales,... Read more
Servant of God Joseph Dutton’s cause for canonization sent to Vatican
In the Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii, the local phase concluded Sunday for the cause of canonization of Servant of God... Read more
The origins of St. Agnes, child saint and martyr
Although not much is known about the life of St. Agnes, there are many stories passed down since her martyrdom... Read more
