News: Saints

Vatican Postpones Carlo Acutis’s Canonization

Vatican Postpones Carlo Acutis’s Canonization

The Vatican announced that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. “Following the death of Supreme Pontiff Francis, notice is hereby given that the Eucharistic celebration and Rite of Canonization of Blessed...

Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day

While Valentine’s Day has become associated with chocolates, flowers, and romance, we know that the holiday has its roots as the feast day of St. Valentine. However, there is some confusion as to the saint’s true identity–there are at least two accounts of Valentine...

Celebrating Feast Days

Celebrating Feast Days

Feast of Saint Nicholas The Feast of Saint Nicholas is observed on December 6. It is the feast day of the 4th-century bishop Nicholas of Myra, who has a reputation as a bringer of gifts. Nicholas is most well-known in the West. His connection to the American character...

Pope Declares 14 New Saints

Pope Declares 14 New Saints

Pope Francis canonized 14 new saints during the celebration of World Mission Sunday on October 20. In a Mass in St. Peter’s Square, the pope declared three 19th-century founders of religious orders and the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus” as saints to be venerated by the...