St. Catherine of Siena was fiercely loyal to the pope

One of the hallmarks of St. Catherine of Siena's life was her intense loyalty to the pope and the papacy, always praying for the pope, but also challenging him. St. Catherine of Siena was a holy woman who was eventually named a Doctor of the Church. …

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

When she was 7 years old, she had the first of her mystical visions in which she saw Jesus surrounded by saints and seated in glory. In the same year, she vowed to consecrate her virginity to Christ. When, at the age of 16, her parents decided that she …

Pope Francis’ praise for St. Catherine of Siena

Vatican City, Apr 29, 2025 / 04:00 am On the feast of St. Catherine of Siena in 2021, Pope Francis expressed his hope that the “great female figure of faith” would continue to inspire a more joyful and fervent witness. “The Holy Father hopes that, …

St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine was a third-order Dominican, peacemaker and counselor to the Pope. She singlehandedly ended the Avignon exile of the successors of Peter in the 14th century. She is the co-patron of Italy and of Europe. Born in Siena, on the feast of the …

The hope of the resurrection through St Catherine of Siena

St Catherine of Siena. Photo: Picryl.com. As we continue to bask in the joy of the Easter season, the life of St Catherine of Siena whose feast we celebrate today offers us a powerful reminder that the Resurrection isn’t just a historical triumph—it’s a …

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Siena's Pratt Reynolds chasing records, MAAC championship

For Pratt Reynolds, lacrosse is a year-round sport. The Siena senior attack always has a stick in his hand and is always shooting. “He is out here shooting every morning before practice,” said Liam Gleason, the head coach of Siena Men’s Lacrosse. “He’s …

How St. Catherine of Siena helped me to love myself better

One day a few years ago, I told my husband with frank sincerity that I was tired of hearing him tell me, “Jesus loves you.” The phrase rang trite and superficial to my ears. I wanted and needed something deeper and more substantial, having become …

Glory and Grace: Siena’s 14th Century Masters Shine At London’s National Gallery

Photos courtesy of The National Gallery, London In the first room, we encounter Duccio’s small half-length Virgin and Child known as the “Stoclet Madonna.” This revolutionary image overthrew the rigid conventions of Byzantine icon painting, portraying Mary …

Siena women’s lacrosse advances to sixth-straight MAAC semifinal with a 15-9 win over Quinnipiac