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Saint Paul VI

Saint Paul VI

His ministry culminated in the 15 years of his pontificate at one of the most difficult times for the Church.

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Saint Germain of Paris

Saint Germain of Paris

According to the hagiography written by his friend Venantius Fortunatus, Saint Germain of Paris (c. 496-576) risked not being born because of his mother's attempt to abort him.

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Saint Augustine of Canterbury

Saint Augustine of Canterbury

He was prior of the monastery of St. Andrew al Celio in Rome, when Pope Gregory the Great entrusted him with the mission of re-evangelizing the ancient Britannia.

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Saint Philip Neri

Saint Philip Neri

His meeting with the penitents gave him the impetus to found the Congregation of the Oratory in 1551. He managed to involve people from all walks of life, especially children, in prayer and reading the Bible.

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Saint Gregory VII

Saint Gregory VII

His name is linked to the “Gregorian Reform”

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Mary Help of Christians

Mary Help of Christians

The direct reference to the help given by Mary to her children was already widespread in Greek-speaking Christianity in the early centuries.

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Saint John Baptist de' Rossi

Saint John Baptist de' Rossi

He became popular because of the extraordinary length of time he dedicated to the sacrament of Confession.

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Saint Rita of Cascia

Saint Rita of Cascia

For the faithful she is the “Saint of impossible cases”...

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Holy Mexican Martyrs

Holy Mexican Martyrs

The 25 holy martyrs commemorated today lived during the historical context of the 20th century persecutions in Mexico, which resulted in the revolt of the “Cristeros” (1926-1929).

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Saint Bernardine of Siena

Saint Bernardine of Siena

Bernardine propagated devotion to the Most Holy Name of Jesus, giving it liturgical relevance. He considered such devotion necessary to revive the faith: “This is my intention, to renew and clarify the name of Jesus, as it was in the early Church”.

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Saint Celestine V

Saint Celestine V

Before the incredible succession of events that led to his election as pontiff, he had consecrated his existence to God by living for most of his life as a hermit.

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Saint John I

Saint John I

His personal ordeal took place near the end of the life of the Ostrogoth king Theodoric, a follower of the Arian heresy.

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