Vatican Honors Venerable Cardinal Văn Thuận With New Foundation
Cardinal Văn Thuận was not allowed to have any religious items in prison, but he was able to craft a small crucifix after guards smuggled him a piece of wood and some wire.
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The Eucharistic Shape of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan’s Holy and Heroic Life
COMMENTARY: The Vietnamese cardinal, who died 20 years ago Sept. 16, is one of the greatest Eucharistic witnesses of modern times.
Cardinal van Thuan — Heroic ‘Witness to Hope’ Who Spent 13 Years in a Communist Prison
The Vietnamese archbishop spent nine years in solitary confinement, but said, “Thanks to God’s help, I have never regretted my destiny.”
Capuchin Solanus Casey, Cardinal Van Thuan Advance Toward Sainthood
Venerable Casey will be beatified. The cardinal is now Venerable Van Thuan.
Cardinal Văn Thuận Declared Venerable
Pope announces former Vietnamese Vatican Cardinal, who evangelised his prison guards so effectively they had to keep changing them, possessed “heroic virtue”.
