Formal lists of these doctors were compiled and expanded during the 16th through 20th centuries. Today, the Roman Catholic Church lists 37 saints officially recognized by papal pronouncement as ...

British-born John Bradburne, who died in Zimbabwe 40 years ago, could be on his way to becoming the country’s first canonized saint.

The 10 Russian Catholic martyrs of the 20th century whose beatification process is underway. (photo: Ruskatolik.ru / Ruskatolik.ru) CNA Staff World June 7, 2021 ...

To qualify as a Catholic ‘saint,’ someone must have two miracles credited to them. ... But he will soon join the ranks of 20th-century popes who the Catholic Church has canonized.

After the Second Vatican Council, held from 1962 to 1965, called for a new vision of the church’s role in the world of the 20th century, the process was updated. Today, proposed candidates are ...

John McGreevy, professor at the University of Notre Dame, talked about 20th century Catholic politics and politicians. He compared the challenges faced by Al Smith and John Kennedy when they each ...

Moscow, Russia, Jun 5, 2021 / 08:40 am. The Church in Russia has reorganized the causes of 20th-century Catholics who it hopes will be recognized officially as martyrs.

(The Conversation) — To qualify as a Catholic ‘saint,’ someone must have two miracles credited to them. But how does the church define a miracle in the first place?