LIVE from the Vatican | Pope Leo XIV’s Canonization Mass of Seven New Saints | October 19, 2025
On this day, October 19, 2025, the Canonization Ceremony includes martyrs, founders of religious orders, doctors, and laypeople from various parts of the world, including Papua New Guinea, the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey), Italy, and Venezuela.
Each of them walked a unique path to sainthood, witnessing to Christ through courageous faith, charity, and service. Pope Leo XIV continues the legacy of his predecessors by canonizing these saints who lived exemplary lives of holiness and dedication. Their canonization reminds the Church that sanctity knows no boundaries of nation, vocation, or circumstance.
THE NEWLY CANONIZED SAINTS
SAINT IGNATIUS CHOUKRALLAH MALOYAN (1869 – 1915): Armenian Catholic Archbishop of Mardin and martyr. He was executed during the Armenian Genocide for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. His steadfast courage and fidelity to Christ remain a radiant witness to perseverance in persecution.
Feast Day: June 11
SAINT PETER TO ROT (1912 – 1945): A lay catechist from Papua New Guinea, martyred during the Japanese occupation in World War II for defending the sanctity of Christian marriage and moral truth. He is the first native saint of Papua New Guinea, a model of lay holiness and unwavering faith.
Feast Day: July 7
SAINT VINCENZA MARIA POLONI (1802 – 1855): Co-founder of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Verona, she devoted her life to serving the poor, sick, and marginalized. Her humility and compassion continue to inspire her congregation’s charitable works.
Feast Day: November 11 (also September 10 for the Sisters of Mercy of Verona)
SAINT MARIA DEL MONTE CARMELO RENDILES MARTINEZ (1903 – 1977): Founder of the Congregation of the Servants of Jesus, she radiated Eucharistic devotion and deep love for the poor. Through her gentle leadership, she taught that holiness blossoms in humble, faithful service.
Feast Day: May 9
SAINT MARIA TRONCATTI (1883 – 1969): An Italian Salesian missionary nurse who served in the Amazon region of Ecuador. Combining medical care with evangelization, she brought healing and the light of Christ to indigenous communities in remote jungles.
Feast Day: August 25
SAINT JOSE GREGORIO HERNANDEZ CISNEROS (1864 – 1919): A Venezuelan physician known as the “Doctor of the Poor.” Deeply devoted to his faith, he treated patients freely, integrating science and Christian charity. He is the first Saint from Venezuela, a powerful example of holiness in professional life.
Feast Day: October 26
SAINT BARTOLO LONGO (1841 – 1926): An Italian layman and founder of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii and the Dominican Sisters of Pompei. Once far from God, he underwent a dramatic conversion and became a tireless promoter of the Rosary and Marian devotion. His life testifies to God’s mercy and the transforming power of prayer.
Feast Day: October 5
This canonization unites the global Church in joy and thanksgiving. From archbishop to doctor, from catechist to missionary, each of these saints shows that holiness is attainable in every vocation and culture. Their lives remind the faithful that to follow Christ is to live with love, courage, and perseverance.
May their prayers strengthen our faith and inspire us to walk the path of holiness in our daily lives.
PRAYER: Lord our God, we thank You for the gift of these newly canonized Saints who have shown us the beauty of holiness in diverse vocations, as martyrs, missionaries, founders, and lay faithful. Through their intercession, grant us the courage to live our faith boldly, to serve with humility, and to bring Your love to the ends of the earth. May their example renew the Church and inspire us to walk faithfully in the path of sanctity. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.🙏🏽
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