(ANS – Rome) – On Sunday October 1, 2000, Holy Year, the Holy Father John Paul II celebrated the Eucharist on the parvis of the Patriarchal Vatican Basilica and proceeded with the Canonization of Blesseds AGOSTINO ZHAO RONG, presbyter, and 119 COMPANIONS, martyrs in China (1648-1930); MARÍA JOSEFA DEL CORAZÓN DE JESÚS SANCHO DE GUERRA (1842-1912), virgin, foundress of the Institute of the Servants of Jesus … Continue reading 25th Anniversary of the Canonization of Louis Versiglia and Callistus Caravario

(ANS – Rome) – The historical-spiritual-liturgical Commission established by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in view of the canonization of Sr. Maria Troncatti (1883-1969), scheduled for October 19, has drawn up a program to get to know the figure of the Blessed, her message and her relevance better – starting from the motto “Mother, missionary, craftswoman of peace and reconciliation’.” Thanks to this material, … Continue reading On the Way to the Canonization of Sr. Maria Troncatti, FMA: Her Mother’s Heart

(ANS – Rome) – In the second stage of the journey, preparing for the canonization of Daughter of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) Sister Maria Troncatti (1883–1969), the focus turns to her roots, and especially to her birthplace: Corteno Golgi. This small town of 2,000 inhabitants, located in Val Camonica in the Province of Brescia, Lombardy, is where Sister Maria Benvenuta Troncatti – her full baptismal … Continue reading On the Path to the Canonization of Sister Maria Troncatti, FMA: Corteno Golgi, Her Birthplace

(ANS – Rome) – Bl. Carlo Acutis and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, who will be canonized together in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, September 7 by Pope Leo XIV, embody the promise and dynamism of youthful holiness in the Church. This canonization, formally announced at Pope Leo XIV’s first Ordinary Public Consistory with the approval of the Cardinals, is greatly anticipated—not only because they are two … Continue reading Verso l’Alto! Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati: Models of Youthful Holiness for Today’s Generation

(ANS – Rome) – Carlo Acutis, the teenager who will be canonized on Sunday, September 7, 2025 by Pope Leo XIV, was also somehow inspired by Don Bosco’s spirituality in his journey of faith. His love for the Eucharist, seen as “the highway to Heaven,” was at the center of his life and actions, in Salesian spirituality that places the encounter with God at the center … Continue reading Carlo Acutis in the “Roundabout” of Salesian Saints

(ANS – Chimpay) – Thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country came to the birthplace of Ceferino Namuncurá to touch his poncho, make a request, and give thanks. The simple faith of the people was on display this weekend. After the celebration of Mass on the Blessed’s liturgical memorial day, commemorating the 139th anniversary of his birth, the 55th pilgrimage of faith to Chimpay … Continue reading 55th Pilgrimage of Faith in Chimpay for Ceferino Namuncurá