![Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass May 12, 1991 in the Chapel of the Apparition in front of the statue of Fatima where about a million believers attended the Procession of Candles. Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass May 12, 1991 in the Chapel of the Apparition in front of the statue of Fatima where about a million believers attended the Procession of Candles.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240522130520_acb5f4734d7a9feb23bb23fe21db6af4c8e11e033d4015cb0196989c03165454.jpg)
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![Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass May 12, 1991 in the Chapel of the Apparition in front of the statue of Fatima where about a million believers attended the Procession of Candles. Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass May 12, 1991 in the Chapel of the Apparition in front of the statue of Fatima where about a million believers attended the Procession of Candles.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240522130520_acb5f4734d7a9feb23bb23fe21db6af4c8e11e033d4015cb0196989c03165454.jpg)
![Pope Francis celebrates a Mass of canonization for 10 people on May 15. Pope Francis celebrates a Mass of canonization for 10 people on May 15.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2022051511058_6280c32886c25620efd2dab2jpeg.jpg)
‘Brilliant Reflections of the Lord of History’: Pope Francis Canonizes 10 New Saints of the Catholic Church
It was the Church’s first canonization since that of St. John Henry Newman and four others in October 2019.
![Blessed Giustino 'Justin' Russolillo founded the Society of Divine Vocations in 1920. Blessed Giustino 'Justin' Russolillo founded the Society of Divine Vocations in 1920.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220512220520_7a1b3ab1e9d670ab311bd8f6bd7543ca0409e74e310a5110f5b546d3aed79036.jpg)
Blessed Justin Russolillo: a Faithful Foreman for the Lord of the Harvest
The founder of the Society of Divine Vocations, who will be canonized May 15, is one of the great vocations directors.
![A statue of Devasahayam Pillai at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kottar, India. A statue of Devasahayam Pillai at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kottar, India.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220512150532_627d0c8586c25620efd2d900jpeg.jpg)
What You Should Know About This New Catholic Saint From India
One of the 10 saints who will be canonized this weekend at the Vatican is an 18th century Indian Hindu convert to Catholicism.
![An icon of Titus Brandsma is seen in Bolsward, the Netherlands. An icon of Titus Brandsma is seen in Bolsward, the Netherlands.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220510180544_627a968386c25620efd2d78ejpeg.jpg)
Titus Brandsma: A New Patron Saint of Journalism?
More than 60 journalists write to Pope Francis with request, saying soon-to-be saint’s ‘journalistic works stand out among all his other activities,’ adding that ‘he gave his life for it. In our view, this makes him particularly suitable for this patronage.’
![The canonization of John Henry Newman in St. Peter’s Square, Oct. 13, 2019. The canonization of John Henry Newman in St. Peter’s Square, Oct. 13, 2019.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220510140520_627a590086c25620efd2d74cjpeg.jpg)
Who Are the 4 Women Being Canonized This Weekend?
Here are the stories of these four holy women, who all happen to be named for the Blessed Virgin Mary.
![Top: “Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart,” Spitalkirche Heilig Geist, 1719. Bottom, L to R: St. Philip Neri (Sebastiano Conca); St. Isidore the Farmer (Esteban March); St. Francis Xavier (Joaquín Sorolla); St. Teresa of Avila (Antonio Palomino); St. Ignatius of Loyola (Domenichino) Top: “Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart,” Spitalkirche Heilig Geist, 1719. Bottom, L to R: St. Philip Neri (Sebastiano Conca); St. Isidore the Farmer (Esteban March); St. Francis Xavier (Joaquín Sorolla); St. Teresa of Avila (Antonio Palomino); St. Ignatius of Loyola (Domenichino)](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220318150344_57c7188271f888601baf4114b7ba866954551a89d58eedcad80977d586abee38.jpg)
Consecration of Russia and Ukraine, Five Saints of 1622, and Religious Freedom (March 19)
Pope Francis has announced he will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Blessed Mother on March 25. What’s the significance and historical context of this consecration? Register columnist Father Raymond De Souza has the answer. Plus Father Raymond give insights into the greatest canonization ever when five holy companions were canonized 400 years ago on March 12, 1622 — what’s the relevance today? Also, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer another give us some updates on practical matters for Catholics — that is the freedom to practice our faith. The host of Religious Freedom Matters tells how school choice in education relates to our faith and our liberty. Consecration of Russia and Ukraine, Five Saints of 1622, and Religious Freedom (March 19)
![Book cover to Michael O'Neill's 'They Might Be Saints.' Book cover to Michael O'Neill's 'They Might Be Saints.'](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2021123022120_31c3036ffd3b38f7eaad81a962a8613eb8a550ea1085f7d4d7eb8fab8413c7d5.png)
‘They Might Be Saints’ Highlights Holy American Lives
With nearly 100 active causes for canonization currently in the United States, most of which are in the first stage of “Servant of God,” O’Neill puts the spotlight on the six American blesseds and 18 American venerables who one day might be raised to the Church’s official canon of saints.
![The Mother Cabrini Memorial is seen in Battery Park City in Manhattan. The Mother Cabrini Memorial is seen in Battery Park City in Manhattan.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2021111305114_8059810905a72a5af2edf9e913f0a3dd184d62b48256be0cebc95a0b4e5077cb.png)
Mother Cabrini’s Legacy Lives on 75 Years After Canonization
In many ways, the first canonized U.S. citizen remains more relevant than ever to the U.S. and the world.
![Blessed Charles de Foulcauld Blessed Charles de Foulcauld](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2021110914110_23cf0822c1b634a6ca039bb4286bca396cfa35e391fe3d944d878bd2d8484e7a.png)
Blessed Charles de Foucauld and 6 Others to Be Canonized May 15
Blessed Charles de Foucauld was a dissolute French soldier who became a Trappist monk and Catholic missionary to Muslims in Algeria.