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Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is a journey from slavery to freedom

February 17, 2021 CNA Daily News 1

Vatican City, Feb 17, 2021 / 03:15 am (CNA).- The 40 days of Lent are an opportunity to turn from the slavery of sin to the freedom found in reconciliation with God, Pope Francis said on Ash Wednesday.

“The journey of Lent is an exodus from slav… […]

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