BLOG: Pope Francis,Saints and Blesseds,St. Oscar Romero
In this #TFI Moment, Franciscan Fr. Dan Horan explores how Pope Francis follows the example of his namesake: St. Francis of Assisi. ...read more
Quick: tell me your favourite thing about St. Agileus. St. Cannatus? St. Fortunatus? St. Thecla? Fr. Matt Gworek explores the wonderful variety of saints. ...read more
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 the homily that Pope Francis gave today at the Opening Mass for the Synod on Young people, the faith, and vocational discernment. ...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