May 19, 2015

Pope Francis celebrates the canonization Mass for four new saints in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 17. The pope canonized four 19th-century nuns. The new saints are: Marie-Alphonsine and Mary of Jesus Crucified, both from historic Palestine; Jean ne Emilie De Villeneuve from France; and Maria Cristina Brando from Italy. (CNS photo / Paul Haring)

"They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world."

- Jn 17:11b-19, Gospel for May 17, 2015

(See also Faith is expressed in charity, unity, pope says at canonization Mass)

 

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