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“Better that only a few Catholics should be left, staunch and sincere in their religion, than that they should, remaining many, desire as it were, to be in collusion with the Church's enemies and in conformity with the open foes of our faith.”

Quote by Peter Canisius

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Peter Canisius, a Catholic saint, was born on May 8, 1521, and died on December 21, 1597. He was a Jesuit, known for his contributions to education and theology. more

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