The miracles, Auffray wrote, “both accredited and facilitated his work.” St. John Bosco (Aug. 16, 1815, to Jan. 31, 1888), founder of the Salesians, dedicated his life to improving the lives ...

But for John XXIII, Francis decided to waive the church law that requires a second miracle in order to be named a saint. Asked how John XXIII could be named a saint without the required second mir ...

The Vatican announced Friday that Pope John Paul II would be declared a saint after it was proven he had performed two miracles - both of them after his death. According to the church, John Paul ...