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Valentine’s Day
The Rome church where you can venerate St. Valentine’s skull
February 14, 2021
Known as the patron saint of couples for his defense of Christian marriage, St. Valentine was martyred by decapitation on Feb. 14. He is also the inspiration behind the modern-day celebration of Valentine’s Day.
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February 11, 2018
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A penitential Valentine’s Day
February 08, 2018
The feast of St Valentine coincides with Ash Wednesday – this conflict is an opportunity
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February 17, 2015
Bishop Mark Davies has encouraged the faithful to 'speak up for marriage'
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February 12, 2015
The outrage over Labour's bus campaign shows we have got our priorities wrong
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