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Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 06/12/19
Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtue of Father Augustus Tolton, a man born into slavery who eventually became a priest.
With the decree, Father Tolton (1854-1897) is now recognized as venerable, a step along the path of canonization.
Read Father Tolton’s story here:
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