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John Paul II to be beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on the Feast of Divine Mercy

The sentiment of the faithful "Santo Subito" echoed as the Church discerned the cause of his canonization. Now, he will be ... continue reading
Pope on Catherine of Genoa, Purification, Meaning of Purgatory

In her mystical experiences, Catherine never received specific revelations on Purgatory or on the souls being purified there. She did not ... continue reading
Girl Cured of Chronic Pain while Watching Cardinal Newman Beatification

Deacon Jack Sullivan, whose severe spinal condition was miraculously cured after he prayed to Cardinal Newman, said the girl's mother ... continue reading
Catherine of Bologna as Model: Pope Teaches on Spiritual Weapons against Evil

'She strongly invites us always to allow ourselves to be guided by God, to do His will every day even if it does not always correspond to ... continue reading
'I have found Love!' Pope Extols Woman Mystic, St. Veronica Giuliani

St. Veronica Giuliani invites us, in our lives as Christians, to fortify our union with the Lord, abandoning ourselves to His will with ... continue reading
Pope to Leaders: Follow Example of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

During the general audience, Benedict XVI introduces the figure of St. Elizabeth of Hungary as an example of how "faith, friendship with ... continue reading
Postulator of Sainthood Cause says John Paul II's Beatification Process in Crucial Phase

Father Slawomir Oder said the process "has not been blocked" as some media reports have indicated. "The only thing I can say is that the ... continue reading
Pope Proclaims that Friendship with Jesus is the Path to a Truly Happy Life

St. Gertrude continues to be a school of Christian life, of the straight path, which shows us that the center of a happy life, of a true ... continue reading
Saint Jerome: Priest and Doctor, Father of Biblical Science, Teacher of Obedience

St. Jerome is one of the four great Latin Doctors of the Church and is perhaps best known for his translation of the Hebrew books of the ... continue reading
Saint Bonaventure: Bishop, Doctor, Apostle of Truth

Certainly a soul can be very close to our Lord Jesus Christ without constantly directing its attention toward understanding dogma or ... continue reading
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