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‘His example inspires the world’: Lula congratulates Pope Francis on his 85th birthday

December 20, 2021

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CWN Editor's Note: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil from 2003 to 2011, is planning another run for the presidency in South America’s most populous nation following his release from prison (Encyclopaedia Britannica article).

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  • Posted by: frjt - Dec. 20, 2021 12:26 PM ET USA

    His example... Really? Is the world "inspired" to get rid of 500 yrs of the liturgy just to appease Vat ii disruptors? I think & hope not

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Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Fabian, Pope & Martyr; Opt Mem St. Sebastian, Martyr

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Today is Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. St. Fabian and St. Sebastian have always been paired together, with their names coupled in the ancient martyrologies, and still paired in the Litany of Saints. The Church today celebrates separate Optional Memorials for Sts. Fabian and…

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