Tag: Saints and Blessed
Martyrs of Damascus canonization a ‘sign of hope for Christians’
On the night of July 9, 1860, eleven men—eight Franciscan friars and three lay Maronites, known collectively as the eleven martyrs of...
What the great St. Teresa shows us about true friendship with Christ
There’s a funny-but-true story about St. Teresa of Avila that reveals so much about her relationship with God. She was known for her...
St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 5 centuries
The Diocese of Ávila in Spain reported Aug. 28 that the body of St. Teresa of Ávila, a doctor of the Church, remains incorrupt after her death on Oct. 4, 1582, almost five centuries ago.
Penang Diocese seeks sainthood for acclaimed WWII nurse
Malaysia’s Diocese of Penang is seeking canonization of Sybil Kathigasu, a nurse who endured severe torture for providing medical care...
Carlo Acutis and 14 Blesseds approved for canonization
Pope Francis presides at an Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals, which approved the canonization of 15 people, including Blessed Carlo Acutis...
Cardinals set to vote to canonize Carlo Acutis, 14 others
Pope Francis will preside at an Ordinary Public Consistory on July 1, when Cardinals present in Rome are set to give the final go-ahead...