Do Catholics "pray" to saints?

In this episode, we explore the question, “Do Catholics pray to the saints?” by building on two foundational ideas: what a saint is and whether those in heaven can hear us. We clarify that "prayer" simply means to ask earnestly—historically used even between people—and not exclusively in worship. Catholics don't pray to saints in the same way we pray to God. Instead, we ask the saints—our fellow members of the body of Christ who are now in full communion with God—to pray for us. This practice, called the intercession of the saints, is rooted in early Christian tradition and Scripture. Ultimately, it's about unity in the Body of Christ and supporting one another on the journey to heaven.