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Homily for the Funeral of the Late, Great Pope John Paul II
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Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! (Jn. 1:29). ⧾
This declaration made by John the Baptist and...
The Raising of Lazarus
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The Glorious Witness of the Ugandan Martyrs
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Stomping on the Devil’s Toe
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Pope Benedict on Pope Saint Leo the Great
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 5 March 2008
Saint Leo the Great
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Continuing our journey through the Fathers of the Church, true...
