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.”
Saints
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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.
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Pope Francis: Parents who risk their lives for their families are heroes
In an interview with the Vatican’s media outlets, the pope focused on the theme of “paternity” and how St. Joseph is an important example for fathers, the church and families.
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Pope Francis: Adoption is among the highest forms of love. St. Joseph knew this.
“It is a risk, yes: having a child is always a risk, either naturally or by adoption,” Pope Francis said. ”But it is riskier not to have them.”
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An inside look at Dorothy Day’s contested canonization process
As Dorothy Day’s cause for canonization moves from the local phase to Rome, Colleen Dulle shares her insider’s perspective.
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‘They don’t see us’: Lay Catholics urge Pope Francis to recognize African American saints
Out of the more than 10,000 men and women recognized as saints—which includes 11 Americans and a total of 899 that have been canonized by Pope Francis—none are African Americans.
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Dorothy Day said we are all called to be saints. So why didn’t she want us to officially name her one?
As Dorothy Day’s cause for canonization moves forward, her writings continue to offer a prophetic Christian witness to a complacent world.