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‘Father of European unity’ on path to canonization

June 19, 2021

Pope Francis on Saturday advanced Robert Schuman’s cause for sainthood, authorizing a decree of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints recognizing the French statesman’s heroic virtues. Born in Luxembourg in 1886, Schuman became a French citizen in 1919 and immediately involved himself in politics. He served in various French governments, rising to prominence following

English convert priest and royal relative steps closer to sainthood

February 20, 2021

George Spencer (1799–1864), son of the 2nd Earl Spencer, was first an Anglican priest. He converted to Catholicism to become a Catholic priest and eventually became a Passionist, taking the name of Ignatius. he worked tirelessly as a missionary in the service of Christian unity. In decrees signed on Friday, Pope Francis recognised the priest's "heroic virtues" and declared him Venerable.

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November 08, 2017

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Servant of God nun who challenged Billy the Kid to be the subject of new TV series

July 13, 2016

Sr Blandina Segale, a Sister of Charity, founded schools and worked with the poor

Vatican announces new rules for the funding of sainthood causes

March 11, 2016

Regulations seek to make the process more transparent

St Thérèse of Lisieux’s ‘spiritual sister’ to be canonised

March 04, 2016

Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity, who died in 1906, is likely to be declared a saint this year

‘Fulton Sheen will be canonised – but when?’

October 04, 2015

An interview with Fr Andrew Apostoli, vice-postulator of the televangelist's Cause

Pope Francis recognises a new Spanish Civil War martyr

October 02, 2015

Pope Francis has recognised Valentin Palencia Marquina as a Servant of God

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