Discover the lives, examples, and teachings of Catholic saints. Be inspired by their stories of faith, charity, and devotion.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and author of the Spiritual Exercises. He transformed his life from worldly ambitions into a spiritual mission that continues to inspire millions.
Saint James the Greater holds a place of distinction. Brother of John the Evangelist and son of Zebedee, he was one of the first to be called by Jesus, and also the first among the apostles to suffer martyrdom.
Saint Patrick, the missionary who evangelised Ireland and became a symbol of Christian courage, is one of the best-known saints in the world, although his true story is often shrouded in legend.
The Prayer of Saint Benedict emerges precisely as this armour of faith. Brief in words, yet immense in power, it is an invocation of Christian protection.
In one of the most tumultuous periods of European history, when the Western Roman Empire was collapsing and barbarian hordes were ravaging cities and libraries, a silent man, clothed in a monastic habit, laid the foundations of something extraordinary: the preservation of faith, knowledge, and culture.
Saint Maria Goretti is one of the youngest saints ever canonised by the Catholic Church. Born amidst poverty and faith, her short life was marked by a spiritual heroism that defies human logic.
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal was born in 1271, daughter of King Peter III of Aragon and Queen Constance of Sicily.
Saint Thomas was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ, known both for his courage and for his famous doubt.
Saint Charles Borromeo, born Carlo Borromeo, ranks among the most significant figures of the Counter-Reformation period, not only for his prominence at the Council of Trent.
