On Aug. 9 the Catholic Church celebrates the life of philosopher, writer, and religious sister St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, more commonly known as Edith Stein. Born in Breslau, Prussia (now ...

Here is a list of inspiring quotes from 10 female saints: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein): “The world doesn’t need what women have, it needs what women are.” St. Teresa of ...

On August 9 every year, the church celebrates the ' martyrdom' of the Carmelite Sister Teresia Benedicta of the Cross ( Edith Stein) who was gassed at Auschwitz that day, seventy years ago.