These 7 New Saints Are Arriving at Just the Right Time
COMMENTARY: Canonizations often arrive with providential timing, and the newest saints — from Peter To Rot to Bartolo Longo — speak powerfully to the Church’s needs today.
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Pope Leo XIV to Meet Cardinals at Consistory to Approve Canonizations
Among the almost-canonized saints expected to be discussed on June 13 is Blessed Bartolo Longo (also known as Bartholomew Longo).
Seton Shrine Begins Yearly Celebrations for 50th Anniversary of Saint’s Canonization
The shrine will also be organizing a series of events throughout the year leading up to the 50th anniversary of Seton’s canonization in order to bring people closer to better understand the saint’s life and legacy.
‘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)
