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More than 130 Masses celebrated in 5 countries to promote Queen Isabella’s canonization
This year, 133 Masses were celebrated with this intention, most of them in Spain but also in Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela,... Read more
Canonization cause opens for Argentine officer tortured and killed by Marxist insurgents
The cause for canonization of Argentino del Valle Larrabure, an army colonel tortured and murdered in 1975 by Marxist rebels,... Read more
Post office in Kansas receives new name in honor of Father Emil J. Kapaun
A bill introduced by Rep. Tracey Mann of Kansas will recognize the Medal of Honor recipient whose cause for canonization... Read more
Meet the six newest venerable servants of God in the Catholic Church
In a decree signed on Jan. 19, Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtue of an Italian stigmatic, four 20th-century priests,... Read more
Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Filipino bishop known for bilocation
The pope also approved the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini. Read more
Meet 3 Servants of God who just advanced toward sainthood
Three servants of God are advancing toward sainthood: a 12-year old diagnosed with cancer who offered up her suffering, a... Read more
Syro-Malabar priest among sainthood causes advanced by pope
Pope Francis has approved the advancement of the causes of eight Servants of God, all priests and religious, including Fr.... Read more
Korean War chaplain slated to receive Medal of Honor
A former Kansas Congressman has indicated that Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun will be awarded the Congressional Medal of... Read more
