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Elena Guerra, Marie-Léonie Paradis, and Giuseppe Allamano are among the Blesseds whom Pope Francis paved the way for canonization in a decree on May 23, 2024.  / Credit: Oblates of the Holy Spirit; centremarie-leonieparadis.com; and Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Founder of Consolata Missionaries among Blesseds with Zeal for Mission Work to Be Canonized During Planned Consistory

May 24, 2024

The Holy See said Pope Francis “has decided to convene a consistory, which will also concern the canonization” of four Blesseds.

Blessed Elena Guerra. / Credit: Oblates of the Holy Spirit

Pope Francis to Canonize New Italian-born Female Saint Known as "an apostle of the Holy Spirit"

Apr 20, 2024

A friend of Pope Leo XIII and the teacher of St. Gemma Galgani, Elena Guerra (1835–1914) is known for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Holy Spirit.

Canonization Mass for St. Artemide Zatti and St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini on Oct. 9, 2022. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Approves Beatification of Priest Martyred in World War II

May 20, 2023

Pope Francis on Saturday approved the beatification of a young Italian priest martyred by Nazis during World War II, and advanced the beatification causes of eight other men and women.

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Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Commit to “supporting each other, pooling resources” in Synodality Spirit

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St. Paul VI. / Credit: Catholic News Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat in Ethiopia. Credit: ACN

Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia Unable to See Priests as Situation in Tigray Remains Tense

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Deadly Landslides in Ethiopia: Pastoral Coordinator Says Soddo Vicariate “deeply saddened” as Death Toll Rises

Late Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan

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At Launch of Africa Edition Book on Leadership, Jesuit Priest Highlights Leaders’ Challenge of “unpredictability”

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Catholic Women Association Diamond Anniversary in Cameroon: Archbishop Highlights Successes in “great resilience”, Hope

Bishop Jacques Assanvo Ahiwa (right) and Bishop Robert Cissé (left), appointed Archbishops of Bouaké Catholic Archdiocese and Catholic Archdiocese of Bamako respectively.

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Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Urges Face-to-Face Communication in Families, Cautions Spouses against Digital Obsession

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