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St. Catherine of Siena

Detail from St. Catherine of Siena from the circle of Baldassare Francheschini (17th century). / Credit: Baldassare Franceschini, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Pope Francis’ Praise for St. Catherine of Siena, “great female figure of faith”

Apr 29, 2025

The late pope sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization in 2021 calling her “a great female figure of faith.”

Fr. Patrick Dladla at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish of Johannesburg Archdiocese which was vandalized on 11 June 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

After Vandalism Experience at South African Parish, Catholic Priest Urges Vigilance

Jun 18, 2022

The Parish Priest of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish of Johannesburg Archdiocese, which was vandalized last week, has called on his colleagues to be vigilant and to “beef-up security “ in their respective Parishes. 

Detail from Saint Catherine of Siena, from the circle of Baldassare Francheschini (17th century).

Pope Francis: St. Catherine of Siena is a Gift to the Church and Humanity

Apr 29, 2021

On the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, Pope Francis expressed his hope that the “great female figure of faith” would continue to inspire more joyful and fervent witness.