The Vatican must then ascertain a miracle attributed to the candidate's intercession for beatification, and a second miracle for the person to be declared a saint. Martyrs are exempt from the ...

From lay catechists to archbishops, the new saints reflect diverse vocations united in sacrificial love for Jesus.

A touching ceremony of deep spiritual value and more will be held on Saturday, March 22, at the Basilica of Santa Chiara in Naples (the resting place of Salvo D'Acquisto). A solemn occasion in ...

Pope Francis has advanced five people’s paths to sainthood after approving decrees promulgated by the Vatican’s Dicastery for ...

Blessed Maria Tanaka, also known as Mary Tanaka, was a Japanese Christian martyr who lived during the early 17th century.

By Shafique Khokhar On March 15, 2015, Akash Bashir, 21, stopped a suicide bomber who was trying to enter St John's Catholic ...