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Martyrs
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Kathleen N. Hattrup
Today’s feast brings to mind “white-glove” martyrdom, says Pope
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Philip Kosloski
How St. Charles Lwanga became a beacon of light in Africa
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Philip Kosloski
How St. Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions can inspire us
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Philip Kosloski
These Pentecost martyrs were strengthened by the Holy Spirit
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Philip Kosloski
How St. Peter Chanel became the patron saint of Oceania
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Daniel Esparza
4 Crowned, unknown martyrs of Florence
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Anne-Laure Colin
Will Akash Bashir become Pakistan’s 1st saint?
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Kathleen N. Hattrup
Husband’s testimony leads to Pope’s March prayer intention
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Philip Kosloski
Bl. Rani Maria was killed for serving the poor in India
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Ray Cavanaugh
Have you ever prayed to a cephalophore?
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