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Pope prays for peace in Ukraine, recalls murdered missionary nun, pays tribute to St. Rita

May 23, 2019

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CWN Editor's Note: The Pontiff made his remarks following his May 22 general audience. The brutal murder of Spanish missionary Sister Inés Nieves Sancho, 77, took place in the Central African Republic village where she served for 23 years.

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Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter; Opt. Mem. of St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest

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The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena (1380-1444). Bernardine left the world at an early age in order to lead a hermit's life. When he was twenty-two, he entered the Franciscan Order, one of whose glories he is. Having been made General of the Order, he resigned this charge…

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