Charles was the son of Archduke Otto and Princess Maria Josephine of Saxony; he was also the great-nephew of Emperor Francis Joseph I. A stigmatic nun prophesied that he would be the victim of attacks and great suffering. A group of people were specifically assigned to pray for him at all times; after his death this group formed the League of Prayer of the Emperor Charles for the Peace of the...

James was born in the 14th century of a noble Polish family of Strepar and was educated in a Christian manner by his pious parents. To escape the dangers of the world, he entered the poor order of St. Francis when he was a young man. Very soon he became distinguished among his brethren for eminent virtue, rare attainments, and zeal for the salvation of souls. The neighboring realm of Russia...

Saint Laura of Córdoba, also known as Laura de Córdoba, was a remarkable figure who lived during the period of the Moorish occupation of Spain. She was born in Córdoba, Spain, and little is known about her early life, except that she married and became a widow. After her husband's death, Saint Laura felt a deep calling to dedicate her life to God. She entered religious life as a nun and...

Saint Justus of Beauvais, also known as Justus of Louvre, Justus of Parisis, and Justin of Beauvais, was a young martyr who bravely professed his Christian faith during the persecutions of Diocletian in France. Born in 278 in Auxerre, France, Justus was only nine years old when he embarked on a fateful journey with his father to Amiens to rescue or ransom a relative who had been imprisoned due...

Saint Florentius of Orange, also known as Fiorenzo, Florence, or Florencio, was a renowned Bishop of Orange in France during the early 6th century. His life, marked by exceptional religious devotion, relentless fight against heresies, and active participation in important Church councils, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the Catholic faith. Born in Tours, France, Saint Florentius...