Irene of Rome was the widow of the martyr Saint Castulus ... According to legend, she attended to the wounded St. Sebastian after he was shot full of arrows as depicted in the painting by ...

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As couples across the world prepared for Valentine's Day in February 2025, a rumor cropped up on social media that St.

We cannot forget the sacrifices of the countless faithful who bore witness to Christ during one of the most challenging ...

The heart of St. Roque lay in the display case in front of me. It still held the power of life and evangelization, announcing ...

The Carmelite church at Whitefriar Street in Dublin is an unlikely but popular pilgrimage site for couples, who can venerate ...

At first, this dynamic—known as a “martyr-beneficiary” relationship—can appear selfless or even loving. However, over time, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, dependency and underlying ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

In the lead up to the 20th anniversary of the death of Sister Stang, who is considered by many as a "Martyr of the Amazon," a ...

St. Justin Martyr Born in Flavia Neapolis (in Palestinian Syria) around 100; conversion to Christianity around 130; martyred in Rome in the year 165, under Marcus Aurelius. Saint Justin Martyr (as ...

The New Orleans Saints reportedly have found their next head coach. After weeks of rumors and speculation, the Saints reportedly are hiring Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore ...

Abbas issued a decree Monday revoking laws “related to the system of paying financial allowances to the families of prisoners, martyrs and the wounded,” the Palestinian Authority’s WAFA news agency ...