St Andrew, brother of Simon Peter, was one of Jesus' first disciples and one of the twelve apostles. Born in Bethsaida in Galilee, he was a fisherman by trade before responding to Christ's call. Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist when he first met Jesus. After hearing John's teaching about the Lamb of God, he was deeply moved and decided to follow Jesus. Read more...

Saint Peregrine Laziosi was a 14th-century Catholic saint recognised as the patron saint of people with cancer, incurable diseases, and desperate situations. Born in Forlì, Italy, in 1265, Peregrine led a tumultuous youth marked by religious indifference and hostility towards the Church. Read more...

Saint Rita of Cascia, born Margherita Lotti in 1381 in Roccaporena, Italy, is an emblematic figure of Christian piety and popular devotion. She is venerated for her unshakeable faith, her endurance in the face of adversity, and her life marked by charity and prayer. Read more...

Saint Anthony of Padua, often called Saint Anthony of Lisbon, is one of the most venerated saints of the Catholic Church. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195 as Fernando Martins de Bulhões, he led an exemplary life dedicated to faith, piety and service to others. Read more...

Saint Faustina, also known as Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, is an emblematic figure of the 20th century in the Catholic Church. Born on 25 August 1905 in Poland, she was the eldest child of a modest and devoted family. From a very early age, Faustina showed signs of deep piety and a spiritual vocation. Faustina Kowalska was the eldest child of a modest and devoted family. Read more...