Miguel Pro: Mexico’s Joyful Martyr Saint Who Died Forgiving His Executioners
Born in 1891 in Guadalupe, Mexico, Miguel Pro was the mischievous eldest son of the Pro family, known for his jokes and sweet tooth. But when his sister became a nun, Miguel recognized his own call to priesthood. He joined the Jesuits in 1911 amidst turmoiling times in Mexico. Miguel Pro’s Underground Ministry and Close […]
Karolina Kózka, Blessed: Patron Saint of Purity and Chastity
Blessed Karolina Kózka (1898-1914) was a young Polish woman renowned for her deep Catholic faith and commitment to remaining chaste. She grew up attending church regularly and often gathered neighbors to read scripture and pray. When she was 16 years old, during the chaos of World War I, Kózka was killed while resisting the advances […]
Canonization of Saints
The canonization of Saints is the formal process by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person to be a saint due to their virtuous life and spiritual devotion. This formal recognition of sainthood allows for public veneration and intercession to the saint. The canonization process has evolved over many centuries into the complex, multi-step […]