An Italian immigrant known for her indefatigable charity, strength and resourcefulness, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was canonized on July 7, 1946, becoming the first American saint. She opened orphanages, hospitals, schools on three continents and became a U.S. citizen in 1909. Celebrate her holiness and true American spirit by making Mother Cabrini’s Pound Cake from newclassicrecipe.com. Don’t forget the “secret ingredient,” though: For best results, bless yourself before placing the pan in an unheated oven.