Pope praises Italian nun in Somalia for pardoning her killers
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Castelgandolfo, Italy, Sep 25, 2006 / 12:00 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI praised the Christian witness of an Italian nun for pardoning her killers as she lay dying from an attack in Somalia.

Sr. Leonella Sgorbati, an Italian missionary who worked in a pediatrics hospital in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, was shot by two gunmen on Sept. 17. Her bodyguard also was killed.

Benedict was speaking to pilgrims Sunday during a general audience at Castel Gandolfo about how disciples must live in witness to Christ.

"Some are asked to give the supreme testimony of blood, just as … Sr. Leonella Sgorbati, who fell victim to violence," the pontiff said.

"This sister, who for many years served the poor and the children in Somalia, died pronouncing the word 'forgive,'" the Pope said. "This is the most authentic Christian testimony, a peaceful sign of contradiction which shows the victory of love over hatred and evil."

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Published by: George Angel
Canada 09/26/2006 08:04 AM EST
In the end love will conquer hatred and good will triumph over evil for ever and ever. Sister Leonella Sgorbati continued in her earthly mission in Somalia despite the threat of violence always being constant in the daily lives of these special Consolata Missionary Nuns who serve the poorest of the poor and sick around the entire world. Sister Leonella Sgorbati's entire life was based on the love of neighbour through her beautiful missionary charity and work. In death she died as she lived for showing total concern for her enemy that killed her by forgiving them in her last earthly moments. God Bless Sister Leonella Sgorbati for being a true witness to the love that God has for each us. He is a God of infinite love and mercy!
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