Tag: canonisations
The hidden side of St Peter To Rot
The vice-postulator for the new saint says that he was remarkable not only for his courage, but also for his faith in the Eucharist. Like John the Baptist, he was a martyr for the sanctity of marriage.
New saints highlight power of faith amid spiritual, personal challenges
Pope Leo XIV will canonise seven new saints on 19 October, recognising a diverse group of men and women from Venezuela, Turkey, Papua New Guinea, and Italy – each united by their faith amid adversity.
A martyr for marriage: the heroic Peter To Rot, PNG’s first...
Papua New Guinea’s first canonised saint was a dedicated catechist and a martyr for marriage. Killed by Japanese soldiers in 1945, he is a model of Christian consistency.
Pope Francis canonises the “Martyrs of Damascus”
Canonisations are usually feast days in the Vatican. The liturgical celebration begins with the singing of the Veni Creator Spiritus, which is intoned on solemn occasions.
