Blessed Lucien Botovasoa was born in 1908 in Vohipeno, a small village in the Diocese of Farafangana, on the southeastern coast of Madagascar, more than one thousand kilometres from the nation’s capital. His parents were poor farmers, like many others Continue reading →

Forty years ago, Father Tansi concluded his pilgrimage here on earth. The legacy of this outstanding Nigerian priest and monk challenges the Church to be ever more faithful to its identity and mission.

Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi was born Continue reading →

Pope Francis, in his decree of beatification, described Benedict as a “diligent catechist, a thoughtful teacher, a witness of the Gospel to the point of shedding his own blood.” 

Blessed Tshimangadzo Samuel Daswa was born on June 16, 1946, Continue reading →

Blessed Isidore Bakanja, a young man from Congo, died as a martyr. The testimonies of many of his compatriots make it clear that he died for being a Christian. 

In the year 1885 the Berlin Conference divided the continent Continue reading →

Nine-year-old Bakhita (c. 1869-1947), playing in the fields near her home in Sudan, was captured by slave traders. She had been warned by her parents to be careful, since her older sister earlier had been captured and enslaved.

During the Continue reading →