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Sister Clare Crockett is the subject of the documentary “All or Nothing.”

Cause for beatification of Sister Clare Crockett opened

Nov 4, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The congregation of Sister Clare Crockett, a young nun who died in 2016 during an earthquake in Ecuador, announced the... Read more

Roberto Corbella (center, with tie) and other family and friends of Chiara Corbella Petrillo attend the closing of the diocesan phase of the investigation into her life and virtues in Rome on Friday, June 21, 2024

‘Always smiling’: Chiara Corbella’s father remembers her joy, faith

Jul 9, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Roberto Corbella spoke recently to CNA about his daughter, Chiara, known for her joy and simple faith. Read more

Wiktoria Ulma with six of her children.

Beatification date announced for married couple with seven children martyred by Nazis

Feb 15, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The entire Ulma family, including one newborn baby, will be beatified in Markowa, Poland. Read more

Carmen Hernández, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way

Process of beatification begins for Carmen Hernández, co-founder of Neocatechumenal Way

Dec 2, 2022

By CNA Staff

The beatification and canonization process for Carmen Hernández, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, officially opens this Sunday. Read more

Father José María Avendaño Perea, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Getafe / His mother, Jorja Perea

Pope names as bishop a Spanish priest whose mother is in the process of beatification

Oct 10, 2022

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis has appointed Father José María Avendaño Perea as auxilary bishop for the Diocese of Getafe. Read more

Fr. Jacques Hamel, who was killed by Islamic State terrorists while saying Mass, July 26, 2016.

Trial begins in France over murder of Fr Jacques Hamel

Feb 14, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

A trial began in Paris on Monday for four people charged with conspiring in the murder of Father Jacques Hamel,... Read more

Guglielmo Giaquinta as a young priest. Credit: Pro Sanctitate.

Beatification cause of bishop known for ‘ordinary extraordinariness’ moves forward

Feb 12, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Diocese of Rome on Friday concluded the first phase of the cause for beatification of an Italian bishop and... Read more

Wili Graf (1918-1943).

Archdiocese prepares beatification cause of anti-Nazi White Rose member

Oct 13, 2020

A German archdiocese said Monday that it is preparing to open the beatification cause of a member of the White... Read more