How to Be a Saint

An Extremely Weird and Mildly Sacrilegious History of the Catholic Church’s Biggest Names

By: Kate Sidley, Stephen Colbert -foreword

Narrated by: Kate Sidley

Part history lesson. Part sacrilege. An entirely good time.

Think you have what it takes to be a saint? Lucky for you, thousands of souls have paved the way to heaven—creating a clear formula for getting the job done while also leaving a rich, disturbing history behind them. And in just five easy-ish steps, you can learn how to secure your own halo!

But even if the whole "dying and becoming a saint" thing doesn't appeal to you, the bizarrely bureaucratic process of canonization is still guaranteed to delight and entertain. How to Be a Saint is an endlessly entertaining ride through Catholicism for anyone who enjoys their history with a side of comedy. From flying friars to severed heads, this book explores the wild lives (and deaths) of saints and pulls the curtain back on the oddest quirks of religious doctrine.

Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or a weird-history enthusiast, How to Be a Saint is your ultimate guide to understanding the hilarious, fascinating, and shockingly true history of sainthood.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Kate Sidley (P)2025 Tantor Media

So humorous!

While being very informative—I love the satiric, off-key humor. And the artist that read the book was wonderful!

Fantastic. Funny but based on facts.

What a great book. Well researched, a lot of real information, but presented with just enough humor!

God Tier Funny

I can see why she has had a successful career as a writer for comedy shows. She's eloquent, intelligent, and sparky. This is a subject that I never realized that I had questions about, but she answered every one with a flourish and a cheeky wink.

An Amusing Guide About Catholic Sainthood

Amusing throughout, with a healthy sprinkling of historical observations about Catholic sainthood. This is an easy to listen to narration.

Interesting Beginning Chapters,

Interesting first few chapters then boring repetitive lists of saints and how they died.