Christian Saints & Heroes

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What Cardinal Newman can teach the modern world about freedom of conscience Watch

The writings of newly-canonized St. John Henry Newman offer important reflections for contemporary society on freedom of conscience and the ... continue reading

This princess saint was not Harry Potter's owl: St. Hedwig of Silesia Watch

Readers who find this story through a search engine probably were looking for information about Hedwig, Harry Potter's snowy owl. Wroclaw, ... continue reading

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These are the four women being canonized with John Henry Newman Watch

Pope Francis will canonize four women alongside John Henry Newman this Sunday. These women -- a stigmatist, a mystic, a Roman orphan, and ... continue reading

Will the real St. Francis please stand up? Watch

St. Francis of Assisi is widely known for his life of poverty and love of creation. But there's a lesser known side to the friar as well a ... continue reading

This secular Franciscan lived among lepers. Could he become Zimbabwe's first saint? Watch

British-born John Bradburne, who died in Zimbabwe 40 years ago, could be on his way to becoming the country's first canonized saint. ... continue reading

Padre Pio carried Christ crucified in his flesh, Capuchin minister general says Watch

Padre Pio, who had the physical marks of Christ's passion on his body, showed Christ crucified to the world, Minister General Fr. Roberto ... continue reading

Robert Bellarmine, the saint who defended the Church with charity Watch

St. Robert Bellarmine, whose feast is celebrated Sept. 17 on the General Roman Calendar, was a Jesuit and a cardinal who used his ... continue reading

Irish Church confirms miracle at Knock Watch

The Church in Ireland has confirmed that a woman with multiple sclerosis was miraculously healed in 1989 following a visit to the Marian ... continue reading

Get your gorgeous Knights Templar certificate today! Watch

Nearly 100 people have completed their adventure with the Knights Templar on Catholic Online School. Are you next?  LOS ANGELES, CA ... continue reading

John Henry Newman to be canonized Oct. 13 Watch

Pope Francis will canonize Bl. John Henry Newman on October 13 of this year. The Vatican made the announcement on Monday. Newman was an ... continue reading

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