Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods.... 2 Kings 22:17
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"Pope Francis noted that today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church and co-patron of Italy and of Europe.
As he had done earlier at the daily Mass, he prayed to St. Catherine
---for protection during the pandemic,
---and for the unity of Europe."
VaticanRadio
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As he had done earlier at the daily Mass, he prayed to St. Catherine
---for protection during the pandemic,
---and for the unity of Europe."
VaticanRadio