Body of Saint, Patron of African Americans, Significantly Damaged in Sicilian Church Fire
Located in the Sicilian capital of Palermo, the Church of Santa Maria di Gesù caught fire on July 25 after a wildfire spread down the slopes of Monte Grifone.
Results from Tag: 'sainthood causes'
French Bishops Vote to Open Sainthood Cause of Henri de Lubac
De Lubac is considered by many to be one of the most important theologians of the 20th century. He encouraged a return to the writings of the Church Fathers in Catholic theology and founded a journal with Joseph Ratzinger and Hans Urs von Balthasar.
Pope Francis Advances Sainthood Cause of Filipino Archbishop Known for Bilocation
There have been testimonies of his ability to heal the sick, levitate in prayer and bilocate, according to the Archbishop Camomot Committee in Cebu. The May 21 papal decree also recognized other holy men and women.
Who Was Titus Brandsma?
Father Brandsma’s beatification cause opened in the Dutch Diocese of Den Bosch in 1952. It was the first process for a candidate killed by the Nazis.
Pope Francis Advances Sainthood Cause of Argentine Cardinal Who Organized 1st World Youth Days
Pope Francis has said that Cardinal Pironio was his friend when they both lived in Argentina.
Evidence for Dorothy Day’s Sainthood Cause Sent to the Vatican
“Folks, you're witnessing history,” Cardinal Dolan said during his homily on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, calling Day a “radiant star” of “American sanctity.”
Excited Church Awaits Canonization of India’s First Lay Martyr Saint
Blessed Devasahayam, an 18th-century lay convert soldier who was tortured and killed by a Hindu king because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith, will be canonized in May.
Sainthood Cause Opened for Filipino Priest Killed by Islamists in 2000
The Claretian missionary was killed at the age of 34 after repeatedly refusing to renounce his Catholic faith.
English Catholic Bishop Asks for Prayers for Cause of Religious Sister Who Cared for the Sick
Concluding his homily, Bishop McKinney said: “How good it would be if we could also prefix the word ‘Saint’ to her name and her legacy here in Nottingham and in many parts of the world! I end by inviting you to join me in praying the prayer for her beatification.”
Pope Francis Advances Sainthood Causes of Priests with Early and Late Vocations
Venerable Fr. Mario Ciceri knew his vocation from a very young age and died after an accident at just 44 years old while Servant of God Fr. Alfonso Ugolini was ordained after a lifetime dedicated to helping the poor and disaffected of his district, and lived to be 91 years old.
