John Paul was an ecumenical and interreligious innovator.
Pope St. John Paul II: Witness to the world
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St. John Paul II drives cause of freedom for humankind 20 years after death, say world leaders
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As the 20th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s death approached April 2, top world leaders and thinkers gathered in Poznan, Poland, to discuss his legacy.
Pope clears way for three new saints, including first woman from Venezuela
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Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonizations of three blesseds: an Armenian Catholic archbishop martyred during the Armenian genocide, a lay catechist from Papua New Guinea killed during World War II and a Venezuelan religious sister who dedicated her life to education and the poor.
Toddler’s recovery from drowning attributed to Blessed McGivney novena
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An Arizona couple whose toddler survived a drowning incident March 2 is attributing his miraculous recovery to intercessions from Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, along with a multitude of saints and what they count as thousands of prayers from across the country and the world.
St. John Paul II’s worldview spreads to new generations via camping, YouTube, travel
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Camp Wojtyla is one of numerous Catholic organizations in the U.S. inspired by St. John Paul and his deep faith, intellect and cultural perception, and dedicated to his model of evangelization.
Question Corner: Are there any saints who had a difficult relationship with the church?
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There have been many canonized saints who were treated very badly by church leaders of their day, through no fault of their own.
St. Joseph prayer intentions hit record with collaboration of French shrine, internet app
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France has a special place to celebrate the March 19 feast of St. Joseph — the Shrine of Our Lady of Graces in Cotignac, in the picturesque region of Provence.
Film on Matt Talbot shows the power of faith, thirst for holiness
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A forthcoming docudrama is highlighting how an Irish laborer, now on the path to possible sainthood, has become a patron of those battling addiction — and those thirsting for holiness.
Two Irish Saints
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During St. Patrick’s season, my thoughts turn to two other Irishmen on the road to sainthood.
St. Joseph: A patron for us all
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In addition to his patronage of the church and a happy death, St. Joseph is patron of nearly a dozen countries. He also is patron of the sick, fathers and husbands, and workers, among others.
St. Patrick: Do you know the myth or the man?
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Surprisingly, given the popularity and influence of the day, many revelers know little about St. Patrick the man.
Postwar Italian leader is exemplar of Christian politics, cardinal says
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Catholic News Service
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Cardinal Baldassare Reina, the papal vicar, spoke about the need for a truly Christian vision of politics and public service Feb. 28 as he officially closed the diocesan phase of the sainthood cause of De Gasperi, who founded Italy’s Christian Democrat party and served as prime minister of Italy from 1945 to 1953.
