St Thérèse of Lisieux

Ahead of the October synod, the relics of Blessed Louis and Zélie Martin are visiting English dioceses. Many hope that their holy marriage will inspire Catholic families

Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin were a shining example to their renowned daughter and still inspire Catholics today

Blessed Louis and Zélie Martin are expected to be declared saints at the family synod in October and their relics will tour the UK next month

The witty Spanish saint was, in some ways, the Pope Francis of her time

The canonisation ceremony for Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin is expected to take place during October’s synod

Vanier won this year’s Templeton Prize

Relics of Blessed Louis and Blessed Zélie Martin are to tour Portsmouth and Plymouth in May

Léonie Martin had a troubled childhood and was almost forgotten after her death

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The Pope was given a framed image of the Little Flower during his flight from Sri Lanka to the Philippines