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" A church without women would be like the apostolic college without Mary. The Madonna is more important than the apostles, and the church herself is feminine, the spouse of Christ and a mother. "

Pope Francis

Mother

College

Women

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" Truth, according to the Christian faith, is God's love for us in Jesus Christ. Therefore, truth is a relationship. "

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