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Mother Angelica
Mother Angelica

Mother Angelica, born Rita M. Rizzo, was a renowned nun, television broadcaster, and Catholic media figure. Born on April 20, 1923, in New York, she passed away on March 27, 2016. She founded EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network), one of the world's largest Catholic television and broadcasting networks, which has had a profound impact on Catholics worldwide. more

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