He was the author of a volume of sermons and commentaries on a part of the Gospel of Saint Matthew, the Psalms, the Book of Job and the Apocalypse. The post Pope Saint Benedict XI appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Maria Goretti, an Italian tenant farmer's daughter, forgave her attacker before dying at age 11; her killer attended her canonization. The post Saint Maria Goretti appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, founder of the Barnabites, was a zealous preacher and pivotal figure in the Counter-Reformation. The post Saint Anthony Zaccaria appeared first on uCatholic.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is a saint for the modern world, and especially for the young people of our time. A "man of the beatitudes," as Pope John Paul II called him at his beatification ceremony. He was described by friends as "an explosion of joy." The post Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Thomas was a dedicated Apostle, known for his skepticism and affirmation of Jesus's Resurrection, and his evangelical work in India. The post Saint Thomas the Apostle appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Oliver Plunkett was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. He was executed by the English Crown as the last victim of the Popish Plot. The post Saint Oliver Plunkett appeared first on uCatholic.

Junípero Serra Ferrer, O.F.M., was a Spanish Franciscan friar who founded missions 21 in California, including San Diego to San Francisco. He is often called The Apostle of California. The post Saint Junipero Serra appeared first on uCatholic.