In a decree Dec. 17, 2022, Pope Francis advanced the sainthood cause of Father Ricci, recognizing the heroic virtues of the 16th-century missionary to China and declaring him venerable.
Pope advances sainthood causes, including first ‘martyr’ of charity
Woman maps the worldwide Catholic Church, helping it serve its mission
For Molly Burhans, 28, a map represents more than a way to identify a geographic locale; each location on a map represents complex layers of data that can be used to respond to human needs and protect fragile ecosystems and studying the challenges facing the church.