Today we remember Saint Polycarp, martyr of the 2nd century
He heard about Jesus from his apostles.
Today the Church remembers Mohammed Abdalá who converted from Islam to Christianity
He served the Lord until his death.
Saint Faustina Kowalska was canonised twenty years ago
About 150,000 people participated in the canonisation of the saint known as the "Secretary of Divine Mercy."
Japanese Catholics gratefully commemorated St. Maximilian Kolbe
In 1982, Pope John Paul II canonised Father Kolbe and declared him a martyr of charity.
Why is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
The man who brought Christianity to Ireland is believed to have died on this day in 461 AD
