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Quote by Gianna Beretta Molla

“Love and sacrifice are closely linked, like the sun and the light. We cannot love without suffering and we cannot suffer without love.”

Quote by Gianna Beretta Molla

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Gianna Beretta Molla
Gianna Beretta Molla

Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian saint born on October 14, 1922, in Como, Italy. She was a renowned doctor and mother, famous for her selfless love and unwavering faith. She refused to undergo cancer treatment that could have endangered the life of her unborn child, and she died on April 28, 1962. Her life and sacrifice have been recognized as sacred by the church. more

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