Articles on this issue "saints"
Pope Francis celebrated the feast of Saint George at the Pauline Chapel of the Apostolic Palace this morning. The Holy Father, whose name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, celebrated the memorial …
read moreHere is the translation of Pope Francis' homily during Mass with the Cardinals present in Rome at the Pauline Chapel for the Feast of Saint George. * * * I thank His Eminence, the Cardinal …
read moreThe two brothers, Cyril and Methodius - the saints and co-patrons of Europe whose feast day is today, February 14, according to the Roman calendar - are the bridge between the Byzantine and …
read moreBenedict XVI is encouraging the members of an anti-poverty organization to resist discouragement before the magnitude of the needs, and to continue their efforts with generosity. The Pope made …
read moreAs the Church celebrates today the feast of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Benedict XVI presented her as a support for youth. At the end of today's general audience held in St. Peter's …
read moreA jubilee year marking the 1,750th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Lawrence was opened in the Spanish city where the martyr was born. Benedict XVI granted the jubilee in an Aug. 2 decree. …
read moreThe cause for beatification for a 20th-century Massachusetts-born priest officially opened in Rome. The cause of Father Theodore Foley (1913-1974) officially opened Friday. For 10 years, …
read moreA reputation for sanctity is of "absolute importance" in the process leading to canonization, and a new document from the Congregation for Saints' Causes emphasizes this. This was affirmed …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today at the general audience in St. Peter's Square. The reflection focused on St. Cyprian. * * * Saint Cyprian Dear …
read moreBenedict XVI dedicated the general audience to the figure of St. Cyprian, calling particular attention to the bishop's teachings on unity in the Church and prayer. The Pope continued his …
read moreHere is a translation of the homily delivered today by Benedict XVI during the canonization Mass of Father George Preca, Father Szymon of Lipnica, Father Charles of St. Andrew and Mother …
read moreBenedict XVI authorized the promulgation of the decrees that clear the way for two canonizations and 320 beatifications. The Vatican made the announcement Friday after the Pope received in …
read moreBenedict XVI canonized three priests and one woman religious, and urged the faithful to make their lives, like the saints did, "a song of praise" to the Trinity. The persistent rain that fell …
read moreHere is an adapted version of a biography of Blessed George Preca (1880-1962), which was published by the Holy See. Benedict XVI will canonize the priest on Sunday. * * * BLESSED GEORGE PRECA …
read moreHere is an adapted version of a biography of Father Charles of St. Andrew (1821-1893), which was published by the Holy See. Benedict XVI will canonize the priest on Sunday. * * * Father …
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