Results from Tag: 'canonizations'
‘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 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.
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.
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.’
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.
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)
‘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.
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 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.