Saint Albert of Liège
Son of the Count of Louvain, Albert was elected Bishop of Liège but faced opposition from Emperor Henry VI. After being …
Historical figure
Pius VII
pape ayant permis sa fête en 1802
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Blessed Andrew Dotti
A Tuscan nobleman born in 1256, Andrew Dotti joined the Servite Order after being moved by Saint Philip Benizi. A zealou…
Saint Andrew of Peschiera (Andrew Grego)
An Italian Dominican of the 15th century, André Grego distinguished himself by his austerity from childhood and his refu…
Saint Benedict the Moor (Benedict of San Fratello)
Born a slave in Sicily to African parents, Benedict was freed at birth and initially led a rigorous life as a hermit bef…
Blessed Bonaventure Bonaccorsi
A former leader of the Ghibelline faction in Pistoia, Bonaventure Bonaccorsi converted under the influence of Saint Phil…
Blessed Conrad of Offida
An Italian Franciscan religious of the 13th century, Conrad of Offida distinguished himself by his profound humility, re…
Blessed Crispin of Viterbo
A Capuchin lay brother born in Viterbo, Crispin (Pietro Fioretti) led a life of simplicity and intense Marian devotion. …
Blessed Francis of Posadas
A Dominican religious born in Cordoba in the 17th century, Francisco de Posadas distinguished himself by his early devot…
Blessed Jacobus de Voragine
An Italian Dominican of the 13th century, Jacobus de Voragine became Archbishop of Genoa, where he distinguished himself…
Blessed Joseph Oriol
A 17th-century priest from Barcelona, Joseph Oriol distinguished himself by extreme austerity, living on bread and water…
Saint Matthew of Agrigento
A native of Sicily in the 15th century, Matthew of Agrigento joined the Friars Minor and became a companion of Saint Ber…
Our Lady Help of Christians
The title of Our Lady Help of Christians was first honored by Pius V after the victory at Lepanto. Later, Pope Pius VII,…
Our Lady of Fourvière (Lyon)
An ancient Roman forum that became a Marian sanctuary in 840 under the name Notre-Dame du Bon Conseil, Fourvières is the…
Blessed Peter of Siena
A comb-making artisan in Siena in the 13th century, Peter Tecelano led a life of great virtue, first in marriage and the…
Blessed Rainier (Regnier) of Borgo San Sepolcro
Born in Tuscany around 1510, Raynier entered the Capuchins after a brief marriage imposed by his parents. Recognized for…
Saint Simon Stock
A Carmelite religious of English origin, Simon Stock died in Bordeaux in the 13th century. His tomb became a place of pi…
Saint Veronica Giuliani
Born Ursula Giuliani in 1660, she entered the Capuchin order in Città di Castello under the name Veronica. A mystic favo…