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Woman Who Endured Neglect and Abuse Declared ‘Venerable’ by Pope Francis
Pope Francis has advanced the beatification cause of Maria Aristea Ceccarelli, an Italian laywoman who was neglected by her parents, abused by her husband, and suffered prolonged health problems.