canonizations Archives

Pope canonizes John Henry Newman, unifier in a divided world

Oct 13, 2019

With Prince Charles looking on, Pope Francis on Sunday canonized Cardinal John Henry Newman, praising the 19th-century Anglican convert who became an influential, unifying figure in both the Anglican and Catholic churches.

By Nicole Winfield

Four women to be canonized alongside John Henry Newman

Oct 12, 2019

When the world celebrates the canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman on Sunday, the 19th-century British cardinal won’t be alone, but will be elevated to the altar alongside four other individuals known for their mysticism and service to the poor.

By Elise Harris

Chicago woman’s healing is miracle in Cardinal Newman’s sainthood cause

Jul 3, 2019

A few prayers to Blessed John Henry Newman became a “constant dialogue” and then a desperate response to an emergency for Melissa Villalobos of Chicago. Her healing, which saved her life and the life of her unborn child, was accepted as the miracle needed for the 19th-century British cardinal’s canonization.

By Joyce Duriga

Pope advances sainthood causes, including Brazil’s ‘Mother Teresa’

May 14, 2019

Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of four men and four women, including Blessed Dulce Lopes Pontes, the “Mother Teresa” of Brazil.

By Carol Glatz

Pope’s canonization of Paul VI, Romero personal, political

Oct 13, 2018

Pope Francis will canonize two of the most important and contested figures of the 20th-century Catholic Church, declaring Pope Paul VI and the martyred Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero as models of saintliness for the faithful today.

By Associated Press

Sunday’s other new saints show holiness isn’t just for celebrities

Oct 11, 2018

If there’s one thing the new crop of saints who will be canonized this weekend have to say about holiness, it’s that being virtuous is not just for heroic, celebrity-like personalities such as Blesseds Oscar Romero or Pope Paul VI, but it is something that everyone, religious and lay alike, can attain.

By Elise Harris

In Washington, former sacristan remembers life with Oscar Romero

Aug 4, 2018

A Salvadoran who now lives in Washington recounts his personal experience of working alongside Blessed Oscar Romero.

By Rhina Guidos

Pope moves 12 sainthood causes ahead, including U.S. missionary’s

May 21, 2018

Pope Francis issued decrees recognizing that 12 candidates for sainthood, including U.S. Sacred Heart Brother Norbert McAuliffe, lived the Christian virtues in a heroic way.

By Cindy Wooden