16:51 | Vatican City, May. 9.
After leading the recitation of the Regina Coeli,
Pope Francis paid tribute to a new Blessed from San Ramon, Peru, Maria Agostina Rivas Lopez, known as Aguchita.
The Blessed Aguchita, of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, was killed in hatred of the faith in 1990.
The newly beatified was known as a heroic missionary, giving her life in her service to the poor, especially indigenous and farm women.
The Holy Father prayed that her example might awaken in everyone "the desire to serve Christ with fidelity and courage."
"Yesterday in San Ramon, Peru, Sister Maria Agostina Rivas Lopez, known as Aguchita, a nun of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, who was killed in hatred of the faith in 1990, was beatified," the Supreme Pontiff stated.
"This heroic missionary, knowing that she was risking her life, always stayed close to the poor, and especially to the indigenous women and farmers, bearing witness to the Gospel of justice and peace," he added.
Mothers' Day
Finally, the Pope added that yesterday was Mother's Day.
"We remember with affection our mothers, also those who are no longer with us, but live in our hearts. May we all offer moms around the world our prayer, affection, and best wishes," he said.
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Published: 5/9/2022