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Newman to be named patron saint of Catholic education
Pope Leo XIV will name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education in a document to be published next week for the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis, the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on Christian education. Source: CNA.
Artist sought to convey new saint’s ‘bright inner light’
The Spanish artist who painted the official portrait of St Peter To Rot that was hung on the façade of St Peter’s Basilica says the work is the culmination of a life dedicated to reflecting the light of faith in art. Source: CNA.
Pope canonises seven new saints, including first from PNG
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed seven new saints yesterday before an estimated 70,000 people in St Peter’s Square, including the first saint from Papua New Guinea, St Peter To Rot. Source: CNA.
Assisi to display body of St Francis in 2026
For the first time in eight centuries, the body of St Francis of Assisi will be visible to pilgrims and visitors. Source: Aleteia.
Pope to declare St John Henry Newman Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV will proclaim St John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church on November 1 during the Jubilee of the World of Education. Source: OSV News.
Vatican encourages revival of sainthood cause of cardinalÂ
The beatification cause of Venerable Francis-Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan is receiving renewed attention from the Vatican 50 years after he was first imprisoned by the communist government of Vietnam, according to the cardinal’s sister. Source: CNA.
Feast days set for new saints
The Catholic Church will commemorate the liturgical memorial of St Carlo Acutis on October 12 and of St Pier Giorgio Frassati on July 4. Source: CNA.
Pope Leo canonises first saints of his pontificate
The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God’s plan, Pope Leo XIV said at the canonisation of St Pier Giorgio Frassati and St Carlo Acutis. Source: OSV News.
Brisbane pilgrims trace the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio
A group of young men from Brisbane have experienced a glimpse of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s life before he is formally declared a saint this weekend. Source: The Catholic Leader.