The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has promulgated a decree recognizing that five Spanish Franciscans were killed “in ...

14 and Sept. 17, 1597. Pope Francis signed a decree recognizing their martyrdom Jan. 27, 2025. (CNS photo/screen grab from YouTube, Diocese of Savannah) The Dicastery of the Causes of Saints has ...

In response to a Curious Minnesota inquiry, the Minnesota Star Tribune launched an investigation in late 2023 into the ...

The oldest, Sylvain of Gaza, a bishop, died a martyr with 39 of his companions ... Sylvain and his companions refused. This saint is celebrated on May 4. Celebrated on October 21, Hilarion ...

Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas 2025: Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas is remembered in India on various dates. January 30th is a day that falls as Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas to commemorate Mahatma ...

The beloved patron of children worked countless wonders in his lifetime, from miraculous healings to multiplying food.

A stalwart gone too soon, Cecile Richards died on January 20 after a battle with brain cancer. Her leadership shaped the ...

Gavin Rossdale announced the death of his mother Barbara on Friday, Jan. 31. The musician said Barbara died on Jan. 28 after a "long torturous fight." ...

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, including hardcover and paperback ...

The Turkish occupation bombed the city of Sarrin, located south of Kobani in the North and East of Syria region, with drones a short while ago. Initial information obtained by ANHA's agency indicates ...

Reports late Tuesday night surfaced that Mike McCarthy is no longer in consideration for the New Orleans Saints head coach vacancy. McCarthy, 61, had been the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys for ...