What the Pope Just Did With the 21 Coptic Martyrs Is Historic and Rare — But Not Unprecedented
How will the 21 martyrs be viewed in the Catholic Church? Into what category will they be put?
Results from Tag: 'canonization'
Mother Cabrini's Order Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Her Canonization
In his homily at the canonization, Venerable Pius XII described Mother Cabrini's life as “an admirable epic of struggles and spiritual victories.”
The Step-by-Step Guide to How a Person Becomes a Canonized Saint
When the Church declares holy people to be saints, we are assured they are in heaven and eager to intercede for us.
While Embarrassing, Sheen Beatification Delay Could Turn Out Well
COMMENTARY: The latest development may finally give the Sheen beatification the treatment it deserves.
Pope Francis to Canonize Blessed John Henry Newman, Declares Cardinal Mindszenty Venerable
The Vatican announces major advances in the causes of the famous 19th century English theologian and convert from Anglicanism, and the 20th century heroic Hungarian cardinal who stood up to fascism and communism.
Meet the Other Six Blesseds Being Canonized This Weekend
Who are the other six saints being canonized with Pope Paul VI?
Pope Francis’ Homily at Canonization Mass of Jacinta and Francisco
At the Mass on the centenary of the apparitions at Fatima, the Holy Father reminded the faithful that godlessness “risks leading to hell” but that Mary came to remind us that “God’s light dwells within us and protects us.”
Pope Francis: St. Teresa of Calcutta Was Ceaseless Defender of the Unborn
Full text of Pope's homily at canonization Mass of St. Teresa of Calcutta.
Mother Teresa's Message: Calcutta Is Everywhere
Blessed Teresa's successor, the postulator for her cause, and a Brazilian man miraculously healed on account of Mother Teresa's intercession give briefing to journalists ahead of Sunday's canonization.
