Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Seven New Saints Including Former Satanic Priest at Vatican Ceremony

Oct 19, 2025 11:09 pm CST

Pope Leo XIV has officially canonized seven new Catholic saints during a ceremony at St Peter's Square, including Bartolo Longo, a former Satanic priest who returned to Catholicism and founded the Pontifical Shrine in Pompeii. The diverse group of new saints includes martyrs, missionaries, and humanitarians from Italy, Venezuela, Papua New Guinea, and Armenia, each recognized for their extraordinary faith and service to humanity.