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That’s evidently the latest rule enacted in Spain as a way of averting swine flu. Details: For centuries, pilgrims have visited one of Roman Catholicism’s holiest shrines—the cathedral holding the purported remains of St. James the Apostle, Spain’s patron saint. It was customary for them to hug a statue of St. James and even kiss…

I’m old enough to remember the excitement generated when Elizabeth Ann Seton was declared a saint in 1975. (It was an especially big deal in my neck of the woods, Maryland.) Now, they’re about to mark the bicentennial of her ministry, and people are taking a closer look at the life and legacy of the…

Um, yes. That would be St. Gabriel Possenti — if a group of “handgunners” gets its way. CNS posted a brief item about their efforts to have him declared their patron saint, and that led me to this website — gunsaint.com — which tells his story and provides some interesting links. I was especially struck…

You might find an answer here, with a story we aired last night on “Currents.” And right here we have a profile of the #1 capo. Ah, Brooklyn! You can also find a write-up in the local paper. Enjoy.
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