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Pope Benedict and Saint Catherine of Siena
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Hall
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Saint Catherine of Siena
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today I would like to talk to you about a woman...
