Is The Author of “The Lord of the Rings” a Saint? This Is the State of His Process of Canonization

Mar 02, 2025 18:56

Rafael Llanes

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, author of “The Hobbit” and of “The Lord of The Rings" Photo: Bagre

Pope Francis has elevated 16 Carmelite nuns from Compiègne

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

Causes of Saints•Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Blesses Temporary Translation of the Remains of Saint Lucy of Venice to Syracuse in Italy

The Saint, known as the protectress of sight and symbol of light in the midst of darkness, will return temporarily to the place where she was born and where, according to tradition, she offered her life for Christ.

Dec 15, 2024 06:47

Valentina di Giorgio

Causes of Saints•Jubilee 2025•Pope Francis•Young People

Pope Francis announces when Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized

The announcement was met with thunderous applause from thousands gathered in a rainy St. Peter’s Square, underscoring the profound global resonance of their stories.

Nov 20, 2024 17:53

Valentina di Giorgio

Causes of Saints•Pope Francis

Letter of the Holy Father for the remembrance in the particular Churches of their own Saints, Blesseds, Venerables and Servants of God

The Pope provides that all the saints, blessed and servants of God of each diocese be remembered on a single day starting in 2025

Nov 16, 2024 08:36

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Pope Francis

Two forms of canonized holiness deepened by the Pope: martyrdom and the offering of one’s life

Address to the participants in the Conference promoted by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints

Nov 14, 2024 18:25

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber

With 205 votes in favor, 6 votes against, and 19 abstentions, the bishops affirmed their support for the advancement of the cause of beatification and canonization at the local level.

Nov 13, 2024 18:59

ZENIT Staff

Cardinal Parolin gives details on Pope in Vatican and raises juncture for new form of government

Speaking on March 27 at an event in Sacrofano, near Rome, Parolin shared that he continuously receives messages from people praying for the pope’s full recovery. «Perhaps he won’t be able to work as before, and in that case, we must find different ways for him to continue leading the Church,» he said.

This is how the Pope almost died twice (as told by the doctor who treated him)

Dr Alfieri’s words were collected in an interview given and published by the Italian newspaper Corrière della Sera on Tuesday, March 25. What did they do in face of the Pope’s serious situation? «We had to choose between letting him go or trying every medication and therapy possible, running the very high risk of damaging other organs. And in the end, we took this path,» he replied.

Is The Author of “The Lord of the Rings” a Saint? This Is the State of His Process of Canonization

The Cause of Canonization Advances of Alcide De Gasperi, One of the Founding Fathers of the European Union

Pope Francis decrees that the liturgical feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta be added to the Church’s universal calendar

The smiling Carmelite is on her way to the altars: she is recognized as a “servant of God”

Pope Francis canonizes the nuns whose martyrdom meant the end of the French Revolution: famous for the book by Geroge Bernanos

The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

Discovering the true face of St. Nicholas: Brazilian designer reconstructs Santa’s face

Pope Blesses Temporary Translation of the Remains of Saint Lucy of Venice to Syracuse in Italy

Pope Francis announces when Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized

Letter of the Holy Father for the remembrance in the particular Churches of their own Saints, Blesseds, Venerables and Servants of God

Two forms of canonized holiness deepened by the Pope: martyrdom and the offering of one’s life

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber