St. Catherine of Siena and leaving the Church

St. Catherine of Siena and leaving the Church

In the wake of so many clerical sex abuse scandals, to many people the Catholic Church appears hypocritical and bankrupt morally and spiritually. In the midst of such trying times, how can Catholics justify remaining [...]

Pope Benedict and Saint Catherine of Siena - Catholic Insight

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Hall Wednesday, 24 November 2010 Saint Catherine of Siena Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today I would like to talk to you about a woman who played an eminent role in the history of the Church: St Catherine of Siena. The century in which she lived — the 14th — was a troubled period in the life of the Church and throughout the social context of Italy and Europe. Yet, even in the most difficult times, the Lord doe…