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Saint Mariana de Paredes

Mariana de Paredes y Flores, who later adopted the name Mariana de Jesus, was born on October 31, 1618 in Quito, Ecuador (at the time, Ecuador was a part of Peru), to affluent Spanish parents. She ...

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Jesus Brought Our Humanity Into Heaven, Says Pope Francis

On this Sunday, which is the Ascension of the Lord, Pope Francis spoke to the masses assembled in Saint Peter's Square for the Regina Coeli prayer. He reflected on two important aspects of this fea...

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Saint Paschal Baylon
Saint Dymphna

Catholic Church Gains 21 New Saints With Pope’s Addition of Coptic Orthodox Martyrs

During a meeting with Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II on Thursday at the Vatican, Pope Francis expressed his desire for deeper Christian unity. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Joint...

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