Pope Francis, Address to Congress

admin • September 25, 2015

“In these times when social concerns are so important, I cannot fail to mention the Servant of God Dorothy Day, who founded the Catholic Worker movement. Her social activism, her passion for justice and for the cause of the oppressed, were inspired by the Gospel, her faith, and the example of the saints….” 
-Pope Francis, address to the U.S. Congress 9/24/2015

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Blandina Asesor says:

February 19, 2016 at 7:50 am

I prayed and led prayers for the canonization of Pope John 2 and Blessed John 23rd,since they were canonized by Pope Francis,the prayers are for Servants of God Dorothy,Solanus Casey and Pierre Toussant.I believe one of these or all of them will be canonized by the same Pope.

Glory to God.

SG says:

September 9, 2015 at 7:59 pm

I have been praying to Dorthy Day requesting her intercession since Pope Frances mentioned her on his trip to the US.

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