Facts about the two new saints

You're referring to the two new saints canonized by Pope Francis on October 13, 2019!

The two new saints are:

1. St. Marguerite Bays (1815-1879)
   • A Swiss Catholic laywoman and mystic, known for her devotion to the Eucharist and her charitable work.
   • She was a humble and simple person who lived a life of prayer, penance, and service to the poor.
   • She was beatified in 1976 and canonized in 2019.
2. St. Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916)
   • A French Catholic priest and missionary, known for his work among the Tuareg people in the Sahara Desert.
   • He was a member of the Trappist Order and was martyred in 1916 while serving as a priest in Algeria.
   • He was beatified in 2005 and canonized in 2019.

Some interesting facts about these two new saints:

• St. Marguerite Bays was known for her extraordinary devotion to the Eucharist, and was often seen in ecstasy during Mass.
• St. Charles de Foucauld was a pioneer in the field of interfaith dialogue and was known for his respect and love for the Tuareg people, whom he served as a missionary.
• Both saints were known for their humility and simplicity, and lived lives of prayer, penance, and service to others.
• St. Marguerite Bays was the first Swiss woman to be canonized as a saint, while St. Charles de Foucauld was the first French priest to be canonized as a martyr.

These two new saints are a testament to the power of faith, devotion, and service to others, and serve as inspirations to Catholics around the world.