In his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis spoke about the communion of saints, which he said does not include just those who are perfect, but also “the community of saved sinners.”
Saints
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St. Irenaeus fought heresy in the 2nd century. What can we learn from him today?
Who was Irenaeus? What was the church like when he lived, sometime during the second century?
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How does the Catholic Church decide what counts as a miracle?
How does the Catholic Church decide what’s a miracle and what is just a rare healing—or a hoax?
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Deep Dive: Who is Rutilio Grande, and what does his beatification mean for the people of El Salvador?
On this deep dive episode of “Inside the Vatican,” we examine the story of Rutilio Grande through the eyes of his friends, family and scholars of his legacy.
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Padre Tío Tilo: Rutilio Grande’s niece talks about her childhood with her martyred uncle
Ana Gladys Guzmán Grande will be present during her uncle’s beatification. She spoke at length about Rutilio Grande, S.J., in an interview with America.
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Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus a doctor of the church
In a decree released by the Vatican Jan. 21, the pope ordered that the second-century theologian be given the title of “doctor of unity.”
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Father Rutilio Grande: the (future) patron saint of breaking mental health stigma?
Rutilio Grande bore mental health issues as his personal cross. Now he can become a patron saint for all Catholics who seek and deserve mental health care.
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Pope Francis: God is not frightened by our sins
“Tenderness is something greater than the logic of the world. It is an unexpected way of doing justice,” Pope Francis said in his general audience on Jan. 19.
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We need more dangerous saints
The beatification of Rutilio Grande, S.J., this weekend in San Salvador reminds us of the power of Christian witness and courage in the face of oppression.
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4 lessons from Rutilio Grande, priest, prophet and martyr
Rutilio Grande, S.J., who will be beatified on Jan. 22, has much to teach us about how to live a life of Christian discipleship.