UK diocese opens Pedro Ballester’s sainthood cause
by(OSV News) — The Diocese of Salford in northern England announced it has opened the sainthood cause of Pedro Ballester, a Manchester-born student known…
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‘We need more saints’: Center helps to advance canonization causes
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News (OSV News) — As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, a California-based initiative is working to help speed along sainthood…
Pope Leo XIV declares Boys Town founder Father Flanagan venerable
byBy Courtney Mares , OSV News ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV declared Father Edward Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town, venerable on…
Pope advances sainthood causes of two women, three men
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of two women and three men, including an…