Together with Padre Pio and John Paul II, Mother Teresa was one of the persons who profoundly marked the history of Christianity of our time... and so in many parts of the world, events are under way to recall the centenary of Mother Teresa's birth on Aug. 26, 1910. Read this article for more... and take a look at this video for Fr Robert Barron's commentary on her legacy.

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Benedict XVI spoke about the ministry and legacy of Pope Pius X at his weekly general audience. More than 2,000 people attended the audience at his summer residence in the town of Castel Gandolfo.

Saint Alberto Hurtado, whose feast falls on August 18th, was devoted to the poor and needy in South America. Saint Alberto believed that the answer to all the world problems, is simply to teach a whole generation to truly love. Watch this video for more!

Of all the places Fr Robert Barron has visited, nothing has impacted him in the way the city of Calcutta has. In this video, he relates his experience with the Mother Teresa Sisters of Calcutta, and their heroic example of Christian charity.

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Tarcisius was a twelve-year-old acolyte during the fierce Roman persecutions against Christians in the third century. He was killed by a mob while secretly taking the Blessed Sacrament to the Christians who awaited martyrdom in prison. St Tarcisius is the patron Saint of Alter Servers, and is remembered on August 15th.

On August 16th, 1917, one of the bloodiest battles of World War I was raging. Amongst the thousands of soldiers killed, was a chaplain named Fr William Doyle - a man who was known as a 'real Saint', and who could be trusted by every soldier he served with. This is his story...

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On August 13th, the Church honours two martyrs of the 3rd century -  Saint Pontianus, a Pope, and Saint Hippolytus, a priest and theologian.   Learn more about their dedication to the Church in this video!

Born in France in 1572, St Jane Frances de Chantal was born into aristocracy, her father being the president of the Parliament of Burgundy. She was married in 1592 to Baron de Chantal and had 4 children, and was widowed by the age of 28. After taking a personal vow of chastity, she met Saint Francis de Sales and became his spiritual student. On Trinity Sunday, 6 June 1610 she founded the Order of the Visitation of Our Lady at Annecy, France, designed for widows and lay women who did not wish the full life of the orders.

August 11th is the feast of St Clare, the patron Saint of Television! Watch this video to learn more - and remember to pray for all involved in the media on this day!

St Lawrence the Martyr is well known for the way he died - however what is equally impressive is the way he lived! On the feast of St Lawrence on the 10 August, let us follow his example of loving the poor. Watch this video for more...