Saint John Leonardi is an exemplary figure of sixteenth-century Catholicism, renowned for his profound spirituality, missionary zeal and contribution to the reform of the Church. Born at a time when the Catholic Church was going through numerous internal and external crises, John Leonardi devoted his life to evangelisation, the training of priests and the propagation of the faith. His foundation of the Congregation of the Clerics Regular of the Mother of God and his role in establishing the College for Foreign Missions show the extent of his commitment to the Church and his desire to see a genuine spiritual reform. Read more...

St. Pelagia, a venerated figure in both the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, embodies a unique example of conversion, repentance and holiness. Often referred to as "Pelagia the Penitent", she is known for having radically transformed her life, moving from a sinful existence to a life of asceticism and total devotion to God. The accounts of her life, though tinged with hagiographic legend, offer us a powerful image of the power of divine grace and redemption. Read more...

Saint Justina, also known as Justina of Padua, is a venerated figure in the Catholic Church, particularly in Italy, where she is celebrated as the patron saint of the city of Padua. Her life, marked by faith, courage and martyrdom, bears witness to the strength of Christian commitment in the early centuries of the Church. Although the story of her life is based largely on tradition and hagiographic accounts, her example has inspired generations of believers down the ages. Read more...

Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, also known as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux or "the Little Flower", is one of the most beloved and influential figures of the Catholic Church. Born on 2 January 1873 in Alençon, France, and admitted to the Carmelite convent in Lisieux at the age of 15, Thérèse lived a short life of exceptional spiritual depth. Her mission, though discreet and hidden from the eyes of the world, has become a source of inspiration for millions of people across the globe. Read more...

Saint Jerome, born as Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus in 347 in the small town of Stridon (located on the border between Dalmatia and Pannonia, in present-day Croatia or Slovenia), is one of the most influential and respected figures in Christian history. He is best known for translating the Bible into Latin, a monumental work that shaped Western Christian tradition for centuries. However, beyond this translation, Saint Jerome was also a scholar, monk, theologian and father of the Church, whose life was marked by a constant quest for truth and service to God. Read more...