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Pope Benedict XVI canonized seven Saints during an outdoor Mass on Oct. 21, 2012 in St. Peter's Square.

7 of the Best-Known Saints Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI

45 saints were canonized by Pope Benedict XVI.

Maisy Sullivan/CNA Vatican January 2, 2023

St. Kateri and the Madonna and Child are among the icons written by Canadian Andre Prevost.

Iconographer Brings to Life Native Catholic Holiness

Canadian Andre Prevost’s First Nations series is helping Catholics to pray with the living roots of the Church in North America.

Peter Jesserer Smith Arts & Entertainment October 29, 2021

Committed Catholics abound in the Native community.

Knights of Columbus Documentary Showcases the ‘Enduring Faith’ of Native American Catholics

‘Enduring Faith: The Story of Native American Catholics’ gives a rich survey of a deep Native Catholic history, filled with heroes, martyrs, missionary and holy men and women, and is part of the Knights of Columbus’ ongoing commitment of solidarity with Native American Catholics.

Peter Jesserer Smith Features October 11, 2021

This is a portrait of St. Kateri Tekakwitha painted by Jesuit Father Claude Chauctiere, who knew her personally. He depicts St. Kateri as she would have looked in life: in Mohawk dress typical for late 17th century, along with her unique choice of a blue shawl worn over her head.

10 More Amazing Things You Should Know About St. Kateri Tekakwitha

St. Kateri Tekakwitha is one of the most amazing saints of North America, but most people have yet to meet the real St. Kateri Tekakwitha or the path of holiness she traveled.

Peter Jesserer Smith Blogs September 22, 2021

10 Amazing Things You Need to Know about St. Kateri Tekakwitha

St. Kateri Tekakwitha is one of the most amazing saints of North America, but most people have yet to meet the real St. Kateri and how she traveled the path of holiness through her own culture and times.

Peter Jesserer Smith Blogs August 16, 2021

Interior of the Coliseum at the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, New York, showing the sanctuary and high altar.

Visit the School of Courage in the US This Summer

COMMENTARY: There’s no better place in the United States to be formed in courage than the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, New York.

Father Roger Landry Blogs June 8, 2021

Stained-glass window depicting St. Kateri Tekakwitha in the Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica in Montreal, Quebec

Heart-to-Heart With St. Kateri Tekakwitha

After her baptism, St. Kateri Tekakwitha “flowered among Native Americans in a life of innocence,” and miracles were attributed to her even before her death.

Father Stan Smolenski Blogs October 20, 2020