saint

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Lyrical saint Nick Cave was more caustic — notoriously so — when he shared how he felt about these boys of California’s endless summer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Pope Leo belongs to the Augustinian order of priests, named for the great saint from Roman Africa who is the father of the just-war tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

An image of the Catholic saint San Judas Tadeo on the floor of a building in the Cabañas La Loma complex in Tapalpa.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The remains of Italy's patron saint, St Francis of Assisi, have gone on public display to mark 800 years since his death.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Each entering saint, before he could take part in the service, must commune for a moment alone with the Lord.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin