Swedish nun Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad canonised for saving Jews in WWII
A Roman Catholic nun who sheltered Jewish lives during the Second World War has achieved sainthood. Pope Francis canonised [...]
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Pope Francis to visit Auschwitz death camp in July
Pope Francis will visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in July, as part of World Youth Day. This trip coincides [...]
Pope Francis lights nativity scene in support of refugees
Pope Francis lit the Christmas tree and nativity scene in Assisi. From a distance in the Vatican, he performed the ceremony [...]
Why is Junípero Serra’s canonisation so controversial?
Over the summer, Pope Francis apologised for the “Many grave sins were committed against the native people of America [...]
Pope Francis canonised two Palestinian nuns
“Considering that when the Saints lived in this world they were at liberty to roam the earth, do you really think that [...]
Pope’s Remarks About Spanking Children Stirs Up Resistance to His Views
Pope Francis’ comments about ‘spanking’ children have drawn condemnation from a group of child abuse [...]