Cause for Canonization
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US bishops elect new secretary, discuss health care ethics guide
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted Tuesday on several committee leadership positions, also considering several liturgical proposals and moving... Read more
Peoria, NY voice desire to advance Archbishop Sheen cause
Following the halt of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s canonization cause, both the Diocese of Peoria and the Archdiocese of New York... Read more
DVD tells story of Knights of Columbus founder
A documentary about Venerable Michael McGivney, the 19th century priest who founded the Knights of Columbus, is now available on... Read more
Church expert to help California priest's canonization cause
Supporters of the canonization cause of California priest Father Aloysius Ellacuria, C.M.F., have welcomed the help of prominent canon lawyer... Read more
Pope Francis declares sainthood of early Jesuit, Peter Faber
Pope Francis recognized the sainthood of early Jesuit Peter Faber on Dec. 17 after holding a private audience with Cardinal... Read more
Focolare Movement asks that founder's cause be opened
The Focolare Movement, an organization dedicated to unity among all peoples, has requested that Bishop Raffaello Martinelli of Frascati begin... Read more
Pope advances sainthood causes for persecuted Catholics
Pope Francis has approved moving ahead with 16 causes for sainthood, which include multiple 20th-century martyrs, the foundress of a... Read more
Healing of Colombian man could pave way for John Paul II canonization
The testimony of a Colombian man who says he was “miraculously cured” of Parkinson's Disease through the intercession of Blessed... Read more
Pope advances causes of two possible US saints
Two figures in U.S. Catholic history, a 19th century bishop and a 20th century religious sister, moved closer to possible... Read more
