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Saints

Beatification for Polish nuns martyred in World War II

Their names may have faded from history books, but on May 31, the Church officially remembered 15 Polish nuns who were martyred during World War II. Source: OSV News.

Europe Saints

Mixed reaction to public display of Spanish saint’s remains

The first public display in more than a century of the corpse of Spain’s beloved saint who died 440 years ago has split opinion, with some inspired and deeply moved, while others see it as macabre voyeurism. Source: Catholic Herald.

Europe Saints

Lisieux celebrates centenary of canonisation of ‘The Little Flower’

Catholics in Normandy commemorated the 100th anniversary of St Thérèse’s of Lisieux’s canonisation with three days of solemn celebrations on May 16-18. Source: OSV News.

Saints

Vatican postpones canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis

The canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced. Source: CNA.

Saints

Canonisation of Blessed Carlo ‘very encouraging for young people’

Gabriella Robinson cannot wait for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis – and thousands of others in Australia feel the same way. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Saints

Pope advances sainthood cause of ‘God’s architect’

Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect who designed the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain. Source: CNS.

Saints Uncategorised

Monk’s story to be told ‘through eyes of Chicago gangster’

A fourth-century monk who became a revered saint in both the east and west will be the subject of a new film told through the lens of a modern-day gangland drama. Source: CNA.

Anniversary Saints

Memorial Mass marks 20th anniversary of St John Paul II’s death

During his long and fruitful pontificate, St John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. Source: CNS.

Saints

John Paul II ‘became a sign of hope for all of us’

Ahead of today’s 20th anniversary of St John Paul II’s death, world leaders and thinkers gathered in Poznan, Poland, to discuss his legacy. Source: Catholic Review.