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Pope Francis advances martyred Albanian priests along path to sainthood
Father Luigj Paliq was murdered in Albania in 1913, and Father Gjon Gazulli was killed in 1927. Read more
Pope Francis paves the way for the canonization of new saints with zeal for mission work
The Holy See said Pope Francis “has decided to convene a consistory, which will also concern the canonization” of four... Read more
Chiara Corbella’s beatification cause to take a step forward in June
The Diocese of Rome announced Wednesday that it will hold the closing session of the diocesan phase of her cause... Read more
Pope Francis to canonize new female saint known as ‘an apostle of the Holy Spirit’
A friend of Pope Leo XIII and the teacher of St. Gemma Galgani, Elena Guerra (1835–1914) is known for her... Read more
Cardinal leads Holy Week prayer vigil for recently martyred Christians
Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life, presided over the vigil... 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
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to Argentine Cardinal Pironio
Pope Francis approved a miracle on Wednesday attributed to Argentine Cardinal Eduardo Pironio, paving the way for his beatification. Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle that paves way for first female Argentinian saint
Blessed María Antonia of Saint Joseph, known as “Mama Antula,” was the founder of the House for Spiritual Exercises in... Read more
Irish-born founder of Boys Town, Father Flanagan, may soon be declared Venerable
Following a premiere of a film on the saintly priest’s life, CNA spoke to Bishop Kevin Doran about the cause... Read more
Pope Francis approves beatification of priest martyred in World War II
Father Giuseppe Beotti was one month shy of his 32nd birthday when he was shot by the Germans after refusing... Read more
Fatima’s Sister Lucia is one step closer to being beatified
The postulators of the cause for beatification of Sister Lucia dos Santos have submitted the positio to the Dicastery for... Read more
Will these African Americans be canonized?
Among the many Black men and women who have been declared saints in the Catholic Church, not one of them... Read more
In Rome, a setback for Father Vincent Capodanno sainthood cause
Consultants to the Vatican office tasked with judging possible saints have recommended the suspension of Capodanno’s cause, though his backers... Read more
