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Reconstructed face of St. Martin de Porres.

7 fascinating facts about St. Martin de Porres, the first black saint of the Americas

Nov 3, 2021

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

On Nov. 3, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican brother who lived... Read more

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