The new saints
You're referring to the new canonized saints in the Catholic Church!
In recent years, the Catholic Church has canonized several new saints. Here are a few notable ones:
- Saint John Henry Newman (2019): An English theologian and philosopher, Newman was a prominent figure in the Oxford Movement and was beatified in 2010. He was canonized on October 13, 2019.
- Saint Oscar Romero (2018): An El Salvadoran bishop, Romero was known for his advocacy for the poor and his opposition to the country's civil war. He was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass. He was canonized on October 14, 2018.
- Saint Teresa of Calcutta (2016): An Albanian nun, Teresa was the founder of the Missionaries of Charity and was known for her work with the poor and the sick. She was canonized on September 4, 2016.
- Saint Junípero Serra (2015): A Spanish Franciscan friar, Serra was a missionary who played a key role in the establishment of the California missions. He was canonized on September 23, 2015.
- Saint Louis Martin (2015): A French layman, Martin was the father of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and was known for his devotion to his daughter and his work as a merchant. He was canonized on October 18, 2015.
- Saint José Sánchez del Río (2016): A Mexican teenager, Sánchez del Río was a martyr of the Cristero War and was canonized on October 16, 2016.
- Saint Raffaello Maria Callaghan (2019): An Italian priest, Callaghan was a missionary who worked in China and was martyred during the Boxer Rebellion. He was canonized on October 13, 2019.
These are just a few examples of the many new saints canonized in recent years. The process of canonization involves a thorough investigation into the life and virtues of the candidate, as well as a miracle attributed to their intercession.