New saints
Here are some new saints that have been canonized in recent years:
- Saint John Henry Newman (1801-1890) - Canonized in 2019, Newman was an English theologian and philosopher who was a key figure in the Oxford Movement.
- Saint Oscar Romero (1917-1980) - Canonized in 2018, Romero was a Salvadoran bishop who was assassinated while celebrating Mass during the country's civil war.
- Saint Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) - Canonized in 2016, Teresa was an Albanian nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity and was known for her work with the poor and marginalized.
- Saint Louis Martin (1823-1894) - Canonized in 2015, Martin was a French layman who was known for his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and his work with the poor.
- Saint Junípero Serra (1713-1784) - Canonized in 2015, Serra was a Spanish Franciscan friar who founded several missions in California and was a key figure in the spread of Christianity in the Americas.
- Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680) - Canonized in 2012, Tekakwitha was a Native American laywoman who was known for her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and her work with the poor.
- Saint John XXIII (1881-1963) - Canonized in 2014, John XXIII was an Italian pope who was known for his ecumenical efforts and his role in the Second Vatican Council.
- Saint John Paul II (1920-2005) - Canonized in 2014, John Paul II was a Polish pope who was known for his efforts to promote peace and unity in the world.
- Saint Marianne Cope (1838-1918) - Canonized in 2012, Cope was a German-American nun who was known for her work with leprosy patients in Hawaii.
- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) - Canonized in 1975, Seton was an American nun who was known for her work with the poor and her role in establishing the Sisters of Charity in the United States.
These are just a few examples of the many new saints that have been canonized in recent years.