JP II’s Homily Proclaiming Saint Therese A Doctor of the Church
PROCLAMATION OF ST THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD JESUS
AND THE HOLY FACE
AS A "DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH"
HOMILY OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
Sunday, 19 October 1997
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Featuring Philippe Herreweghe (Conductor)
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At long...