Can Catholics pray directly to the saints?

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Is it permissible in the Catholic Church to pray directly to a saint, like St. Bernadette or
St. Joan of Arc?
 
These links should be helpful for understanding why we pray to the saints and the role it plays in our Catholic faith. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.
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