“Now we must help each other get to Heaven.”


BLESSED KARL OF AUSTRIA CAUSE FOR CANONIZATION USA / CANADA

the Emperor of Peace

Karl ascended the throne as the last emperor of Austria-Hungary during the tumult of World War I in 1916. He saw his office as a commission from God and spent his life working for peace for his peoples. Karl led a heroic and saintly life, praying at his death, “Thy Holy Will be done. Jesus, Jesus, come! Yes—yes. My Jesus as Thou willst it—Jesus.”

a life spent helping others get to Heaven

From prayers on the battlefield to daily Mass and the rosary, Blessed Karl began and ended all things in prayer. He was emperor and king, but his first vocation was a husband, father, and brother in Christ to all. His soul’s desire was to help everyone get to Heaven.

Cause for Canonization

In 2004, Pope Saint John Paul II proclaimed Karl “Blessed” — one step closer to being proclaimed a saint of the Catholic Church.

News

Join Us in April!

A Symposium on Blessed Karl—a 20th century man whose example is for these times

April 13
Robinson Fine Arts Center, Plano, TX

A Symposium on Blessed Karl and the Emprire

April 20
The University Club of Washington DC

The Emperor Karl League of Prayer

German for Prayer League, the Gebetsliga has roots as early as 1887 and serves as the official promoter of the Cause of Canonization for Blessed Karl. Today, League members across every continent work to share the life and witness of Blessed Karl. We invite you to join us in becoming a member.

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