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Father Magallanes’ Mexican Martyrdom
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The Hope of the Holy Innocents
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Saint David, of Wales
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Saint John, Son of Zebedee
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Wednesday, 5 July 2006
John, son of Zebedee
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Let us dedicate our meeting today to remembering another very important member of...
