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"Pope Francis Canonizes Argentina's First Female Saint and Meets with President Milei"

Pope Francis and Argentine President Javier Milei embraced during a Mass to canonize Argentina's first female saint, Mama Antula, marking the first meeting between the two. Milei, who once criticized Francis, waved to supporters and posed for selfies at the ceremony. In his homily, Francis praised Mama Antula as a model of charity and urged the faithful to help the poor. Milei is set to meet privately with Francis and Italy’s far-right Premier Giorgia Meloni. Mama Antula, an 18th century laywoman, is beloved in Argentina for spreading Ignatian spirituality.

via The Associated Press|

#argentina #canonization #javier-milei

religion1 year ago•3 min saved

"Pope Francis Canonizes Argentina's First Female Saint Amid Meeting with President Milei"

Pope Francis canonises María Antonia de San José, also known as "Mama Antula," as Argentina's first female saint, describing her as a "wayfarer of the spirit" and a model of apostolic fervour and audacity. Mama Antula, a laywoman in the 18th century, dedicated herself to spreading Jesuit spirituality throughout Argentina after the Jesuit order was expelled. The canonisation Mass took place in St Peter’s Basilica, attended by thousands, including Argentina's newly-elected president. The Pope also emphasized the importance of healing marginalization and prejudice, drawing parallels to the Gospel's account of Jesus healing a leper.

via Vatican News - English|

#argentina #canonisation #mama-antula

religion-and-culture1 year ago•3 min saved

"Argentina's First Female Saint and Church-State Clashes: A Meeting with Pope Francis"

María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, also known as "Mama Antula," will become Argentina's first female saint, recognized for her work with the Jesuits in 18th-century Argentina. Despite societal limitations for women at the time, she joined the Jesuits and dedicated herself to spiritual exercises, even after their expulsion from America. Her charity and perseverance in erasing social differences have been highlighted by Pope Francis, who will preside over her canonization at St. Peter’s Basilica. Mama Antula's beatification and canonization were authorized after the recognition of two miracles linked to her, and her recognition as a saint brings together two opposing figures in Argentina: Pope Francis and the newly elected president, Javier Milei.

via The Associated Press|

#argentina #catholicism #jesuits

religion1 year ago•3 min saved

"Pope Francis and Argentina's Spiritual Figures: Uniting Faith and Holiness"

Pope Francis welcomes pilgrims from Argentina for the canonisation of Blessed Maria Antonia of Saint Joseph de Paz y Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, praising her unshakeable holiness driven by trust in God and perseverance. He highlights her devotion to Saint Joseph and love for the Eucharist, urging the faithful to imitate her and bear witness to her teachings, emphasizing the importance of trust, abandonment, and perseverance in the path of holiness.

via Vatican News - English|

#canonisation #faith #holiness

religion-society1 year ago•2 min saved

"Argentine Saints and Clashes: Pope Francis' Meeting with Controversial Figures"

Pope Francis criticized "radical individualism" in society while meeting with Argentine pilgrims ahead of the canonization of Mama Antula, an 18th century Argentine laywoman known for ministering to the poor and preserving Jesuit spirituality. He praised her willingness to spread the faith, even in the face of adversity, and highlighted the importance of her clandestine efforts. The pope's comments come ahead of his first meeting with Argentina’s new libertarian president, Javier Milei, who has advocated for loosening labor laws and the sale of vital organs.

via The Associated Press|

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