Josie Grossi was 20 years old when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in May 1987. Her doctors didn’t give her much hope. They told her there was no known cure. There wasn’t any medication that could slow down the deterioration of her central nervous system and eventually, she would need a wheelchair.

TBILISI, Georgia – At a papal Mass focused on two female saints, the longing for Christian unity and the painful reality of Christian division were strong undertones.

They say that the book you most need to read finds you when you most need to read it. I’ve had that experience many times, most recently with Heather KingöÏÓãÊÓƵapp book Shirt of Flame, A Year with St. Therese of Lisieux.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has approved a miracle so that, for the first time, a married couple can be canonized together.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is expected to canonize Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, during the world Synod of Bishops on the family in October.

VATICAN CITY - The first two married couples beatified as couples and St. Therese of Lisieux were being honored during the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family.