Bishop Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, called on Pope Francis to recognise in June “the heroic virtues” of Robert Schuman, who will then obtain the title of “venerable”. Recognition of heroic virtues precedes beatification, which requires
St Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland as the whole country gathers to celebrate their patron saint. As well as Ireland, St Patrick’s Day is a big thing in some other countries too, including the US, Canada
