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Pope Francis Declares French Martyrs of Compiègne Saints Via Equipollent Canonization
https://www.ncregister.com/ ^ | Dec 18 2024 | Courtney Mares/CNA
Posted on 12/19/2024 11:57:09 AM PST by Beowulf9
Pope Francis has officially declared the 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns of Compiègne, executed during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution, as saints through the rare procedure of “equipollent canonization.”
Mother Teresa of Saint Augustine and her 15 companions, who were guillotined in Paris as they sang hymns of praise, can immediately be venerated worldwide as saints in the Catholic Church.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: catholic; french; martyrs; pope
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Before meeting her death, each sister knelt before their prioress who gave them permission to die. The prioress was the last to be executed, her hymn continuing until the blade fell.
1 posted on 12/19/2024 11:57:09 AM PST by Beowulf9
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