Catholic Saints
Information and references about Catholic Saints. Saints who form the Catholic Church and intercede before Jesus Christ for humanity.
St. Francis of Assisi
A pioneer of ecology, St. Francis of Assisi was born Giovanni di Bernardone on October 4, 1181, in Umbria (Italy). He was named after his mother, John the Baptist.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
On the occasion of the liturgical feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, which the Catholic Church celebrates on July 31, here are some facts about the life and work of the founder of the Society of Jesus, called Jesuits and the creator of the Spiritual Exercises.
Saint Martha of Betania
Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus and they lived in Bethany, a small town about four kilometers from Jerusalem, near the Mount of Olives. Jesus lived in Galilee but when he visited Jerusalem he used to stay at the house of these three disciples in Bethany…
Saint Teresa of Jesus Testimonials
Discover the true greatness of Teresa de Jesus or Avila through the testimonies of those who knew her, treated her, loved her and even obeyed her. Learn how this exceptional woman left an indelible mark on those who were fortunate enough to cross her path.
St. Pantaleon
Medical martyr of 29 years of age / 275-+305 / Feast: July 27. Pantaleon means in Greek “he who has compassion on all”. Physician born in Nicomedia (present-day Turkey). He was beheaded for professing his Catholic faith during the persecution of the Roman Emperor Diocletian on July 27, 305.