Pope Francis has yet to sign decrees in sainthood causes that follow the new path he approved in 2017, that of giving one’s life in a heroic act of loving service to others.
Heroes of love: New pathway open for future saints
New guild to study possible sainthood for famed 19th-century Detroit priest
Newly named Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit announced a new guild formed will explore the start of the process of canonization of a priest from the the early 1800s.
Young Minnesota Catholic continues to inspire many 20 years after his death
Eagle Scout Charles Untz’s ambition was to be a saint; the sense of God’s presence in him continues to intercede for others.
TV review: ‘Walking the Good Red Road,’ May 17
“Walking the Good Red Road” is a touching evocation of a Catholic historical figure whose virtues deserve to be better known.
Canonization is chance for campus groups to ‘reclaim’ name
The upcoming canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman begs the question: Do Catholic college students today even know who Cardinal Newman is?
Letters to Blessed John Henry Newman show his role as pastor, evangelist
Although 32 annotated volumes of the cardinal’s letters and diaries have been published over the last two decades, newly released material includes letters and correspondence to the future saint.
Chicago woman’s healing is miracle in Cardinal Newman’s sainthood cause
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.
Pope to canonize Blessed John Henry Newman in Rome Oct. 13
Pope Francis will declare Blessed John Henry Newman, the 19th-century British cardinal, a saint Oct. 13.