American on trial for blasphemy in Pakistan is assassinated in courtroom

August 03, 2020

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Fri16 May

Easter

Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter

The Roman Martyrology commemorates several saints for this date: St. Ubaldus (1085-1160): Bishop of Gubbio. He is remembered in central Italy as a Bishop who was entirely devoted to the duties of his office. He led a life of exceptional austerity. He belonged to the Order of Canons…

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