Peter was declared a martyr and beatified in 1889. Pope Pius XII canonized him in 1954. Within a few years of Saint Peter Chanel’s death, most of the island of Futuna had converted to Catholicism.

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and San Pedro Mártir (Saint Peter Martyr). Recent travelers described the frescoes as "beautiful" and "outstanding." Many strongly recommended renting the audio guide, which reviewers say ...

In 1930, at the age of 18, the Servant of God was enrolled at St Paul's Mission School for ... immediately considered Peter a martyr. This was not a momentary reaction but a growing certitude.

A contract is expected to be approved by the School Board at a March 27 board meeting. The pending start date for Dr. Graff ...

Imagine being able to explore all of St. Peter’s Basilica, its artistic masterpieces and the saint’s underground tomb, and ...

Michelangelo’s dome, Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s colonnade and the ancient tomb of the apostle Peter have been recreated within ...

ROME — Imagine being able to explore all of St. Peter’s Basilica, its artistic masterpieces and the saint’s underground tomb ...

The objects are indeed real – they are the centuries-old skeletal, human remains exhumed from Rome's underground catacombs.

Reverend Peter Crumpler on St Albans District Council's decision to stop prayers before the start of its full council meetings.

A newly released memo alludes to eyebrow-raising but unspecified actions by the agency’s former director, who was Catholic.

Tonight will see overcast skies with outbreaks of rain moving in overnight and just the odd clear break towards dawn. A mild night. Sunday Tomorrow will see cloud gradually thin, allowing for ...