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Archbishop José H. Gomez stands near the 36 relics of martyrs of Mexico’s Cristero War during a Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (John Rueda)

Relics of Cristero martyrs stirs memories, and hope, during LA visit

Kimmy Chacón|Apr 24, 2026|6 Min Read

A monk from the local Franciscan community venerates the relics of St. Francis, which were exhumed from their shrine in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, the morning of Feb. 21, 2026. The remains were exhumed in the presence of the friars and placed on a specially prepared table in the crypt, before being displayed for public veneration, which began Feb. 22 and runs through March 22. (OSV News photo/courtesy Sala Stampa Sacro Convento Assisi)

World

St. Francis' relics open to public for first extended veneration in 800 years

Courtney Mares|Feb 22, 2026|5 Min Read

The full reliquary that contains the bones of St. Thérèse of Lisieux will visit the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, Mich., from Oct. 1-8, 2025, as part of a national tour that ends Dec. 8. Stops include 10 dioceses in California, Oct. 10-30; San Antonio and several Carmels in the South, Oct. 31-Nov. 14; Holy Hill, Wis., Nov. 15-18; Washington, D.C., and environs, Nov. 19-30; Miami, Dec. 1-8. (OSV News photo/courtesy National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica)

St. Thérèse 'provides a light' for today's world, says Michigan rector ahead of relics tour

Dan Meloy|Sep 18, 2025|4 Min Read

The crown of thorns is exhibited after a procession returned it to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Dec. 13, 2024, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic Parisian landmark. (OSV News photo/Stephanie Lecocq, Reuters)

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Jesus' crown of thorns returns to Notre Dame Cathedral

Caroline de Sury|Dec 16, 2024|5 Min Read

Relics

World

Vatican sends relic of Christ's cross to Britain's King Charles

Cindy Wooden|Apr 20, 2023|2 Min Read

Relics of St. Bernadette are seen in this undated photo. (CNS photo/Pierre Vincent, Sanctuary Our Lady of Lourdes, courtesy StBernadetteUSA.org)

St. Bernadette’s relics to conclude US visit in LA

Angelus Staff|Jul 15, 2022|1 Min Read

Father Carlos Jesus Gallardo, a priest from the Diocese of Cordoba, Spain, delivers the St. Junipero Serra Lecture at St. John's Seminary in Camarillo on March 22, 2022. (Father Gustavo Castillo)

What St. John of Avila’s heart can teach mine

Luis Gerardo Peña|Apr 1, 2022|4 Min Read

Relics of St. Bernadette are seen in this undated photo. (CNS photo/Pierre Vincent, Sanctuary Our Lady of Lourdes, courtesy StBernadetteUSA.org)

Faith

St. Bernadette's relics to begin first tour to U.S. in Florida in April

Catholic News Service|Mar 21, 2022|5 Min Read

The relic of St. John of Avila that will be visiting Los Angeles in March.

St. John of Avila relic to visit LA during week-long mission

Angelus Staff|Mar 15, 2022|2 Min Read

Spoleto Cathedral in Umbria, central Italy. (Nando1985/Shutterstock via CNA)

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St. John Paul II relic stolen amid church robberies in Italy

Hannah Brockhaus|Sep 24, 2020|2 Min Read

(Shutterstock via CNA)

World

Bones found in church wall are 7th century saint, scientists say

Catholic News Agency|Mar 6, 2020|3 Min Read

First class relics of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin. (Courtesy of Fr. John Fain of St. Therese parish in Lansing, Michigan via CNA)

Faith

Relics of Ss. Louis, Zelie Martin find home in parish named for daughter Therese

Mary Farrow|Feb 27, 2020|4 Min Read

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