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Congregation for the Causes of Saints
‘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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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
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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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