BLOG: Saints and Blesseds,Synods
Can you name a Saint Marguerite who founded one of the first uncloistered orders for women, which had a profound impact on modern Canada? There are two! ...read more
Read about Thomas Becket and Thomas More: two Chancellors of England, each killed because they stood up for the Church against a king named Henry. ...read more
Kristina Glicksman explores the lives of two Spanish saints and Doctors of the Church: John of Avila and John of the Cross. ...read more
The 2019 Synod on the Pan-Amazon Region concluded today with the celebration of Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily here. ...read more
Is it possible to have married Catholic priests? Deacon Pedro explores the history of celibacy in the priesthood and the case for married clergy. ...read more
On October 13, 2019, Pope Francis celebrated the Mass for Canonization of five new saints in St. Peter's Square. Read the full text of his homily here. ...read more
What's with all the popes being canonized recently? In this article, Professor Christopher Bellitto gives us the lowdown on papal saints. ...read more
How can we distinguish between two saints who had so much in common? Read this blog to learn the difference between Bishop Neumann and Cardinal Newman. ...read more
Why is the Church holding a Synod on the Amazon? And why should we care? Deacon Pedro explains the issues and how they impact all of us. ...read more
The 2019 Synod on the Pan-Amazon Region began today with the Opening Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily here. ...read more