Rhode Island Celebrates Pope's Advancement of Sainthood Cause for Spanish Priest

After pope declares a miracle, Catholics rejoice: ‘That something can happen here in Rhode Island is wonderful’ - The Boston Globe

God “continues to work even in our little Ocean State,” said the Rev. Nathan J. Ricci, vice chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, after Pope Leo XIV declared a miracle happened at a Pawtucket hospital in 2007.

Miracle healing of premature baby in Rhode Island diocese will lead to beatification of 'Spanish Curé of Ars’

Pope Leo XIV has recognized the healing of a premature baby in 2007 as a miracle attributable to the intercession of Venerable Valera Parra, further advancing Parra along the route to being canonized a saint. The post Miracle healing of premature baby in Rhode Island diocese will lead to beatification of ‘Spanish Curé of Ars’ appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Gates takes in-depth look at pope’s family history— Harvard Gazette

Campus & Community ‘To Pope Leo XIV’ Henry Louis Gates Jr. shares a printout of the papal family tree with Pope Leo XIV.Photos by Vatican Media © Christy DeSmith Harvard Staff Writer July 21, 2025 4 min read Gates meets with ‘ecumenical’ pontiff to present copy of family tree produced from research the scholar did for Times magazine piece  Covering Pope Leo XIV’s entire desk was his family tree, it…

Rhode Island Celebrates Pope's Advancement of Sainthood Cause for Spanish Priest

Pope Leo XIV delivers his homily during Mass at the Cathedral of St. Pancras Martyr in the town of Albano Laziale, southeast of Rome, July 20, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) by Gina Christian (OSV News) – Rhode Islanders are celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s declaration that the healing of a baby born in their state back in 2007 was indeed miraculous, and advances the sainthood cause of a 19th-century Spanish priest. Pope Leo XIV had promulgated the acce…

A martyr, a people, bishops and a celebration

Bishop Emeritus Terrence Brady, Cardinal John Ribat MSC, and Bishop Emeritus Douglas Young SVD celebrated Mass for the anniversary of Bl Peter to Rot in Sydney in July. Photo: Jif Morrison/MSC Mission. What brings a cardinal, an archbishop and a bishop to a small parish church in Sydney? A little-known martyr from a vibrant and diverse Pacific nation. Bl Peter To Rot died 80 years ago, was beatified 30 years ago, and is to be canonised in three …