How a Saint, Blessed, Venerable or Servant of God is recognised

Oudtshoorn, 23 July 2025: Recognition lies with the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints which is responsible for following the process of beatification and canonisation of the Servants of God, assisting Diocesan Bishops in the investigation of martyrdom, heroic virtues, or the offering of life of a particular faithful Catholic; as well as any miracles attributed to them.

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Let their current condition remind you of the temparality of this world

Oudtshoorn, 20 July 2025: Jesus ascended in heaven almost 2000 years ago. Giving Christians plenty of time to construct churches – and watch them crumble from the forces of time.

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Welcome the Lord who knocks at your door: Pope Leo invites us

Oudtshoorn, 20 July 2025: Pope Leo XIV in his Sunday Angelus Address from Castel Gandolfo, invites us to welcome the Lord who knocks at our door asking permission to enter. Listening and welcoming others, while also allowing ourselves to be welcomed: values and attitudes that were underscored as being of real importance in our lives.

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Pope Leo speaks to the Patriarch

Oudtshoorn, 19 July 2025: Pope Leo XIV personally reached out to Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa as Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, entered Gaza, to offer his closeness and prayerful support following the tragic attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church.

More on the topic from Vatican News reporter Devin Watkins, below: