Spokesman for St John Paul II dies

Thursday, July 13th, 2017

Spokesman of 22 years for St. John Paul II, Dr. Joaquin Navarro-Valls, has died. He was 80.

Navarro-Valls is said to have been a legend in the Vatican – for his keen professional abilities and insight into the Pope’s mind, and his genuine kindness and deep spiritual life. Read more

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