Thérèse of Lisieux (January 2, 1873–September 30, 1897) was a French nun. She died of tuberculosis at the age of 24. However, after her death, her autobiography, Story of a Soul, was published and became a bestseller around the world. Her books explained her spiritual path of love and selflessness. She was canonized in 1925 and named a Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II in 1997. Theologian, journalist, and professor at the University of Paris, Benedicte Delelis is also a popular author of both adult and children books. Author of many books about art and spirituality, Pierre-Marie Dumont is the creator and founding publisher of Magnificat, a monthly Catholic magazine with a readership of 500,000 in the United States and editions in five other languages throughout the world.