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St. John Baptist de La Salle was born in 1651, in Reims, France. He was the eldest son of wealthy parents. At the age of eleven, La Salle was committed becoming a priest. At the age of sixteen, he was named Canon of Reims Cathedral. At the age of eighteen, he received a masterâÂ?Â?s degree…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula, made an unexpected appearance to greet the crowd. “A happy Sunday to you all, many thanks!” the pope said to them with a strained…
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St. Marcellinus was a priest in Rome during the 3rd century, a time of intense persecution under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. As a leader in the early Church, he ministered to Christians in secret, celebrated the sacraments, and encouraged the faithful during their trials. According to tradition, Marcellinus was arrested for his refusal to offer…
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ROME (CNS) — Just outside the walls of the Vatican, the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” blared through speakers as health care workers tapped out chest compressions to the beat. “Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive,” sang the 100 red-shirted volunteers near the entrance to the Vatican Museums, using the Bee Gees’ disco anthem…
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