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Armed robbery against Brazilian cardinal

July 07, 2015

For the second time in ten months, Cardinal Orani João Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro was the victim of an armed robbery.

On July 5, carjackers entered his vehicle as he was being driven in the city. The prelate escaped without injuries.

 

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Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter; Opt. Mem. of Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs; Opt. Mem. of St. Pancras, Martyr

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The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of Saints Nereus and Achilleus (d. 98) who were Roman soldiers in the household of Flavia Domitilla. They were instructed and converted by St. Peter. These two soldiers in turn inspired St. Domitilla to consecrate her virginity to God. Thereupon, Aurelianus, the…

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