Saint Of The Day For October 26: Saint Folco Scotti
The history of Saint Folco Scotti: the surname 'Scotti' suggests that his origins are Scottish, although at that…
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Cristiano Antonino
Saint of the Day for October 24: Saint Anthony Mary Claret
Saint Anthony Mary Claret’s Story: the “spiritual father of Cuba” was a missionary, religious founder, social…
Saint of the Day for October 23: Saint John of Capistrano
Saint John of Capistrano’s Story: it has been said the Christian saints are the world’s greatest optimists. Not…
October 23, World Mission Day: Pope Francis’ message
"To me you will be witnesses", this is the theme at the centre of World Mission Day, to be celebrated on Sunday 23…
Saint of the Day for October 22: Saint John Paul II
Saint John Paul II’s Story: “Open wide the doors to Christ,” urged John Paul II during the homily at the Mass where…
War in Ukraine, European Bishops call for peace: COMECE appeal
The conflict in Ukraine is experiencing a moment of military escalation that is perhaps unprecedented: Russian…
Saint of the Day for October 21: Saint Hilarion, abate
Saint Hilarion’s Story: despite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today’s saint found it difficult…
Africa, Bishop Fikremariam Hagos and two priests arrested in Eritrea: the war in…
The separatist region of Tigray has also become the scene of a war of nerves that has led to the arrest of…
Saint of the Day, october 20: Saint Paul of the Cross
Saint Paul of the Cross’ Story: born in northern Italy in 1694, Paul Daneo lived at a time when many regarded Jesus…
Saint of the Day, october 19: Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions
Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions’ Story: Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs…