St. John of Capistrano led a crusade at 70, achieving victory at the Battle of Belgrade in 1456, and is celebrated on October 23. The post Saint John of Capistrano appeared first on uCatholic.

Pope Saint John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, served as pope from 1978 until his death in 2005. The post Saint Pope John Paul II appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Hilarion was a 4th-century hermit, known for his ascetic lifestyle, profound solitude and the tradition of Christian monasticism he left behind. The post Saint Hilarion appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Paul of the Cross, born Paolo Francesco Danei, was a prominent 18th-century mystic who founded the Passionists, emphasizing the Passion of Jesus as divine love's epitome. The post Saint Paul of the Cross appeared first on uCatholic.

The North American Martyrs were eight Jesuit missionaries martyred in the 17th century in present-day Ontario and New York, known for evangelizing the Hurons. The post The North American Martyrs appeared first on uCatholic.

St. Luke, a Syrian from Antioch, was a physician and close associate of St. Paul. His unique Gospel sources may have included Mary, Jesus' mother. The post Saint Luke appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Ignatius of Antioch, a beacon of early Christianity, defended Apostolic teachings and penned profound letters before his martyrdom in Rome's coliseum. The post Saint Ignatius of Antioch appeared first on uCatholic.