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Pope praises Saint Thérèse’s emphasis on love over rigid interpretations of the faith

October 16, 2023

ROME – Pope Francis has pointed to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux as an authority on the so-called “hierarchy of truths” in a new document. To this end, he praised the French saint’s emphasis on love and childlike trust in God’s mercy in light of one’s own sins and flaws, saying this attitude takes prominence over

New variety of rose named after Pope Francis

June 02, 2015

Pope Francis is particularly fond of white roses, a sign of his devotion to St Thérèse of Lisieux

Blessed Zélie Martin is an extraordinary role model for young Catholic women

May 18, 2015

Blessed Zélie is an inspirational figure who raised five children, became a master of her trade and never allowed commerce to harden her heart

Why Catholicism’s credibility survived the Great War

July 29, 2014

The rather gloomy outlook of the Church meant that it was better equipped than most faiths to cope with the horrors of the First World War