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Pope Francis asks: Do we follow Jesus as lovers, really prepared to leave behind something for him? Read the full text of the homily here. ...read more
Read about Vincenzo Romano, who dedicated his life to the service of the people of Torre del Greco and will be canonized on October 14. ...read more
St. Francis once stripped naked in public and renounced his father. What relevance do his actions have for the current synod? Read this blog and find out. ...read more
Read about Nunzio Sulprizio. Though he suffered much during his short life, he was filled with love for God and others, and will be canonized on October 14. ...read more
Read about Nazaria Ignacia, who promised at age 9 to “follow Jesus as close as a human creature can,” and will be canonized on October 14. ...read more
Read about Maria Katharina Kasper, who left behind a legacy of love, simplicity, and openness to God and to others, and will be canonized on October 14. ...read more
Read about Francesco Spinelli, who devoted his life to the care of the poor and the marginalized and who will be canonized on October 14. ...read more
Read the full text of Blessed Pope Paul VI's Closing Messages of Vatican II in honour of his canonization taking place on October 14, 2018. ...read more
Read Allyson Kenny's review of Dawn Eden's book on using the example of the saints to find healing, not just for sexual abuse, but for all wounds. ...read more
Allyson Kenny looks at Hurting in the Church, one book among many that might help us to cope with the recent scandals that have come to light this summer. ...read more