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Josephine Bakhita
Josephine Bakhita

Josephine Bakhita, born in 1868 in Sudan, was a renowned religious sister. She experienced the hardships of slavery before gaining her freedom and becoming a nun. Bakhita is known for her indomitable spirit and her devout faith in God. more

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