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A new film on Mother Teresa, directed by Kamal Musale, is generating buzz in the Catholic press, but Father Kolodiejchuk, who today serves as the director of the D.C.-based Mother Teresa Institute, raises critical points about its portrayal of the internationally beloved
Born in Assisi, Italy, to a wealthy family, Francis spent his early years as a pleasure-seeking leader of Assisi youth. He experienced a conversion after going to war for his city and being imprisoned. Renouncing his family and riches, Francis took to
Born in France, Thérèse (known as the Little Flower) was the youngest of nine children of Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin. Her mother died when she was 4, and the family moved to Lisieux. When two of her sisters became Carmelite cloistered
Born around 342 in present-day Croatia, Jerome studied in Rome. He went to Chalcis, in the Syrian Desert, remaining there for four years, learning Hebrew and writing. He was later ordained at Antioch, and lived in Constantinople, studying under St. Gregory Nazianzus.
The Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael are messengers sent by God and are the only angels named in the Bible. Michael is considered Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, and leader of all the angels. In the Book of Revelation, he leads God’s
Born in France, Vincent studied under the Franciscans and was ordained in 1600. Five years later, while traveling by sea, his ship was captured by pirates and he was sold into slavery. He served two years in captivity before he escaped and
Sts. Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers who were born in Arabia. They studied medicine in Syria, and both became skilled doctors. They refused to charge their patients for their services and were well known for their charitable acts. During the persecution
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis delivered a powerful message on the theme of God's unconditional love and generosity during today's Angelus address. Reflecting on the Gospel of Matthew, the Pontiff discussed a parable where a vineyard owner pays all his workers equally,
Born in the Italian farming village of Pietrelcina, Francesco Forgione entered the Capuchin Friars at 15, taking the name of Pio. He was ordained a priest in 1910. Eight years later, wounds of Our Lord's passion appeared on his body, making him
Born presumably in Galilee, the son of Alphaeus, Matthew worked as a tax collector at Capernaum. He was called to be one of the Twelve Apostles and was one of the witnesses of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. He was also