St. Maria Goretti's greatest witness is forgiveness, priest observes

Large procession held in her home town on her feast day

A young woman works on a loom at the St. Maria Goretti Centre in a village in Benin operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor, who help girls in difficulty. Devotion to the saint has spread around the world. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

After St. Maria Goretti's feast day celebration July 6, the rector of the basilica which houses her body stated that her willingness to forgive is her most prominent testimony, and that her virtue is an example for family life. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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