Pope praises nun killed by 3 satanic young women in year 2000

Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA

Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 06/06/21

The sisters helped young women in trouble; these teenagers turned on their former teacher to complete a ritual.

"Today in Chiavenna, in the Diocese of Como, (Italy), Sr Maria Laura Mainetti is being beatified," Pope Francis announced June 6 after praying the midday Angelus.

He explained her story:

Read her story of tragedy and heroism below.

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