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Holy See waives diplomatic immunity for apostolic nuncio to France

July 09, 2019

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CWN Editor's Note: Archbishop Luigi Ventura, apostolic nuncio to France since 2009, has been accused of inappropriately touching a man during the Paris mayor’s New Year’s Day speech.

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Mon12 May
Easter

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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