The heroic virtues of 12 Servants of God confirmed

Thursday, May 24th, 2018

Pope Francis has confirmed the heroic virtues of 12 Servants of God.

His decree has promulgated by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.

Those whose heroic virtues the Pope recognized include American-born Servant of God Norbert McAuliffe (born: John).

McAuliffe was a professed religious of the Institute of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Read more

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Tags: Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Pope Francis, Servants of God

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