Saint Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga, born on 22 January 1901 in Vina del Mar, Chile, was an esteemed Catholic figure known for his dedicated service to the poor and marginalized. His impoverished upbringing, marked by the loss of his father at a young age, instilled in him a deep compassion and understanding of the hardships faced by those less fortunate. Educated at the Jesuit College in Santiago,...

Pope Saint Eusebius, also known as Pope Eusebius of Vercelli, was born in Greece and is believed to have been the son of a physician. He became the 31st Pope in the year 310 AD, during a tumultuous time in the history of the early Christian Church. Eusebius' papacy, unfortunately, lasted only four months. Much of this time was spent in exile on the island of Sicily by the order of Emperor...

Blessed Laurence Loricatus was born around 1190 in Apulio, Italy. Raised in a military environment, Laurence was trained to become a soldier. However, his life took a drastic turn when he accidentally took the life of a man. Consumed by remorse and seeking penance for his actions, Laurence decided to abandon his military pursuits and embarked on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella in...

Saint Simplician of Milan, also known as Simpliciano, was born around the year 320 in Rome, Italy. Raised in a Christian family, he grew up with a deep devotion to the Catholic faith. Simplician dedicated his life to teaching and catechizing others, becoming a renowned teacher of the faith. As a priest, Simplician played a significant role in the conversion of two notable figures in Christian...

Blessed Sanctes Brancasino, also known as Sanctes of Montefabbri or Sanctes of Montefabro, was a devout Franciscan lay-brother who resided in Scotameto, Italy. He was born in the small village of Montefabbri, Italy, where he grew up in a humble and pious family. Sanctes dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow brothers. He joined the Franciscan order, attracted by their commitment...