A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Saints Peter and Paul

| 06/29/2024

By: Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

In many countries, today is a Holy Day. Today we celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the patrons of the city of Rome.

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