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‘Father of European unity’ on path to canonization

Pope Francis on Saturday advanced Robert Schuman’s cause for sainthood, authorizing a decree of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints recognizing the French statesman’s heroic virtues. Born in Luxembourg in 1886, Schuman became a French citizen in 1919 and immediately involved himself in politics. He served in various French governments, rising to prominence following

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Vatican official: Pope to advance sainthood cause of EU ‘founding father’ Robert Schuman

Vatican City, Apr 16, 2021 / 11:01 am America/Denver (CNA). Pope Francis could declare venerable the French statesman Robert Schuman, a key “founding father” of the European Union, a Vatican official has said. Marcello Cardinal […]

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