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Earliest-Born Person Ever Captured on Film: Pope Leo XIII

Napoleon contemporary, Pope Leo XIII (the pope of the Saint Michael prayer) was born in 1810 and is the earliest-born person ever filmed (documented). Music: Cantata ”Jesu, der du meine Seele”, BWV. 78 – 7. Herr, ich glaube

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POPE SAINT LEO, THE FIRST OF THE GREATS

Pope Saint Leo, the first pontiff to earn the title ‘the Great’, reigned from 440 until his death on this day in 461, was known for many things.  With his wise mind, his magnanimous soul and zeal, he helped solidify … Continue reading

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Popes Affirm the Apparitions of Our Lady at Lourdes

CP&S comment– Today is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. We have published many posts over the years on the wonders of Our Lady’s apparitions to the young visionary Bernadette Soubirous to whom “the lady” revealed her identity as … Continue reading

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How to become Pope

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The death of the leader of a beleaguered people

Pope Shenouda III Please pray for the Coptic people and for the repose of the soul of their Patriarch, Pope Shenouda III, who died on 17th March. H/t the Sons

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