In Castilian Spain, Teresa was born to a wealthy family and educated in an Augustinian convent.

The son of a wealthy Italian merchant, Francis was a playboy who experienced a profound conversion after going to war for Assisi, being imprisoned, and enduring a debilitating illness.

Andrew was among the 103 Korean Martyrs -- 92 Koreans and 11 Europeans -- killed during a persecution in 1839-66.

Caterina Fieschi wanted to be a nun like her older sister.

Tarsicius was likely an acolyte, a deacon or even a layman in Rome during the time of Emperor Valerian’s persecution.

This Spaniard studied law at the University of Lerida and was ordained a priest in 1583, despite his father’s hope that he would be a soldier.

A Thuringian princess, Radegund was captured by invading Franks about 531 and taken to France, where she was groomed to become one of the wives of Clotaire.

Benedetto Odescalchi was born to a wealthy merchant in Como, Italy.

Born near Lyon, France, this farmer’s son studied for the priesthood for many years, and eventually was ordained more for his devoutness and good will than for other qualities.