Retired Vatican investigator Msgr. Robert Sarno debunks the myth of incorruptible saints, saying preserved bodies are natural, not miraculous.
Catholic Saints
Pope Moves Kansas-Born Military Chaplain Closer to Sainthood
Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Father Emil J. Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who gave his life ministering to fellow soldiers in a North Korean prison camp.
’Tis the Season: Exploring the Saints of the Christmas Season
Contrary to what marketers and corporations may imply, the actual Christmas season begins with the vigil Mass on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on the Sunday after Epiphany. The Twelve Feast Days of Christmas include several important saints, solemnities, and memorials during this period.
Parisian Patrons: Here Are 9 Saints to Accompany Catholics for the Reopening of Notre Dame
The 16th century French King Francois I once said that “Paris isn’t a city, it’s a world,” and so is the rich Catholic culture visible in its people and places. With the reopening of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral on Dec. 7-8, here are the names of Parisian saints to accompany Catholics both at home and during any travels they may take to the City of Light
Diversity Lines the Walls at Church of St. Francis Xavier
Ahead of the Sunday, June 12, 11:30 a.m. Mass at The Church of St. Francis Xavier, Ann Harris Jacobs spent time appreciating the 12 newly unveiled portraits of diverse saints and holy people that lined the church walls, and the newfound sense of welcoming that came with them.
Pope Advances Sainthood Causes, Including Salesian Brother
Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Artémides Zatti, a Salesian brother who was a pharmacist in Argentina and known for his care for the sick; the miracle clears the way for his canonization.
How a Saint Became Part of the Tax Code, Forever Changing U.S. Philanthropy
This tax season, Americans have an unexpected figure to thank for one of their most-used deductions. She wasn’t an accountant, a lawyer or even a politician, but an actual saint.
Only In Print: Women Saints of the Diocese
Women’s History Month is one of those “teachable moments” that encourages Americans to become more familiar with the past.
Church Needs Women Saints, Pope Francis Tells Conference
The Catholic Church needs women, especially women saints, who have shown throughout history an unwavering dedication to God and to caring for their brothers and sisters, Pope Francis said.
Only In Print: Saints of Brooklyn and Queens: ‘All you Holy Men and Women, Pray for Us!’
In celebration of All Saint’s Day, Nov. 1, here is a starter in getting to know some of the lesser-known saints who, like all members of the Communion of Saints, have important stories worth preserving and sharing in Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond.