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Pope approves miracle to canonize Newman and promotes cause of József Mindszenty
The pope has approved some decrees regarding future saints, blesseds and venerables.
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Vatican presents José Gregorio Hernández as example of unity among venezuelans
The Pontifical Lateran University hosted the first congress developed in Rome to delve into the life of the Venerable.
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First phase of beatification process comes to end for Chiara Lubich
The Vatican will study the information collected in the last five years.
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3D designer uncovers face of ancient saint
Cícero Moraes unknowingly reconstructs St. Catherine's face.
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Understand the miracle that will make Card. John H. Newman a saint with 7 keys
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I prayed “Cardinal Newman, make the blood stop,” and was instantly cured
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Oratory that inspired Cardinal Newman’s foundation still active in Rome
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Pope Francis to postulators: Don't be guided by personal interests
He met with members of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
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Rabbits, cows, horses... in St. Peter's Square on feast of St. Anthony the Abbot
Farmers do not miss this annual appointment to bring their animals to be blessed.
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St. Agnes' skull, a lasting memory of the 12-year-old martyr
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Pope Francis writes book about St. John Paul II
It will be published Feb. 14, and was written with Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco.
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Copy of John Paul II's famous Jubilee vestment displayed in Rome
A replica of the hand-crafted vestment can be admired at X Regio, a stone's throw from St. Peter's Basilica.
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“Fatima” film tells true story of children who received Marian apparitions
The story unfolds in the Portuguese town, which today remains a popular pilgrimage site.
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New documentary offers new perspective on John Paul II
“I Like to See the Sunrise” aims to go beyond the pope's obvious popularity and into the depths of his philosophical and theological teachings.
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Remembering John Paul II's final hours, 15 years later
It's been 15 years since the death of the pope, who marked an era in Catholic history.
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How the women who received John Paul II's miracles are living his centennial
Pope Francis was supposed to celebrate a memorial Mass in St. Peter's Square.
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Pope Francis: John Paul II's teachings on family a solid point of reference
The pope also remembered Karol Wojtyla's affection for young people, and called him “a great man of mercy.”
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Historic rooms of St. Philip Neri remained closed on his feast day this year
To avoid crowds, the traditional lunch for the poor, which usually feeds 400 people, was also canceled.
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George Spencer, ancestor of Princess Diana, could become a saint
The Postulator General of his cause for sainthood tells us how the writings of the early Church Fathers inspired George Spencer to explore beyond Anglicanism.
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Six nuns who died during Ebola outbreak one step closer to sainthood
Sr. Linadele, in Italy at the time, remembers the helplessness she and the other sisters felt as they received updates of the deteriorating situation.
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Remembering assasination attempt on John Paul II 40 years later
John Paul II nearly died in St. Peter's Square 40 years ago. Journalist Valentina Alazraki remembers being in the Vatican that day.
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Blood-stained shirt worn by John Paul II when was attacked is preserved in Rome
A nurse in the operating room thought of keeping the shirt after the Pope came out of surgery.
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The life of Bl. José Gregorio Hernández recounted by a firsthand “witness”
Pino Esposito recounts the Venezuelan Blessed's experiences as if he had witnessed them firsthand, in his book, “Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros, a Good Samaritan in the streets of Caracas.”
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The EU founding father whose “heroic virtues” may be recognized by the Pope
In the coming weeks the Vatican will decide whether to recognize former French Prime Minister, Robert Schuman, a hero of the faith.