Canonization

The Burgundian peasant woman who kept the secret of a Marian mission for 46 years. Paris, 1876. A nun dies in the anonymity of a hospice. Her fellow nuns nicknamed her...

Pope Leo XIV's historic journey to Turkey and Lebanon: a symbolic voyage blending homage, interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, and compassion in the face of contemporary challenges. A powerful gesture for peace, reconciliation, and hope at the heart of civilizations.

Honor the Holy Martyrs of Vietnam, witnesses of faith and courage. Canonized in 1988, André Dung Lac and his 116 companions suffered persecution between 1745 and 1862 for their devotion to Christ. Their example inspires fidelity and strength in the face of adversity. Discover their story, spiritual message, prayers, and commemorations.

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231), a princess who became a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, embodies authority experienced as a radical service to the poor. Widowed at a young age, she renounced honors to found a hospital in Marburg, Germany, and dedicate herself personally to the sick and the destitute, seeing in them the crucified Christ. Her example, marked by the joyful charity inspired by Saint Francis, challenges our relationship to power, material possessions, and social justice today. Canonized in 1235, she is the patron saint of charitable works and healthcare workers, celebrated on November 17.

Pope Leo XIV invites us to return to the essence of the faith: beyond visions and miracles, true holiness resides in daily love and fidelity to God. This is a call for discernment in the face of mystical phenomena and for the simplicity of the spiritual path.

Discover the life and witness of Saint Josaphat Kuncewycz (1580-1623), bishop and martyr, architect of unity between East and West. His commitment to Christian reconciliation in 17th-century Ruthenia continues to inspire a call for peace and communion in the face of divisions.

Charles Borromeo (1538-1584): reforming archbishop of Milan, pastor of the poor, example of humble authority and charity during the plague of 1576.

Saint Martin de Porres (1579–1639), a Dominican tertiary friar from Lima, embodies humility and service. The son of a Spanish nobleman and a former slave, he cared for the poor, the sick, and animals without distinction, transforming contempt into charity, and was canonized in 1962. His example invites us to serve discreetly, to heal the wounds of contempt, and to recognize the dignity of every person. Prayer, concrete actions, and meditation are recommended to keep his memory alive.