In view of the canonization ceremony, the Congregation for Saints’ Causes has published a brief biography of each of the 10 new saints and information about the miracle attributed to their intercession needed for their canonizations.
Faith, fortitude, martyrdom, miracles: Pope will recognize 10 new saints
All-star lineup: Why a canonization in 1622 still draws attention
At a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica March 12, 1622, Pope Gregory XV formally recognized the holiness of Sts. Teresa of Avila, Ignatius of Loyola, Isidore of Madrid (also known as Isidore the Farmer), Francis Xavier and Philip Neri.
Pope approves canonizations, but doesn’t set date because of pandemic
Pope Francis approved the canonizations but said the date for the ceremony would have to be determined later.
Banners unfurled as faithful share stories of five saints
Five banners are hung on the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican of the Catholic Church’s soon to be canonized saints.
New saints highlight care for poor, zeal for Gospel
Hundreds of thousands of people around the world will celebrate when Pope Francis formally declares that Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, El Salvador, are saints.
Vatican announces consistory to approve canonizations
Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve several canonizations, the Vatican announced.