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  1. Feb 10, 2021 · The story of Maria Goretti – an innocent, simple farm girl who died a modern martyr while forgiving her assailant – captivated the hearts of the faithful in a powerful way.

  2. Before her death, Maria was able to express her forgiveness of Alessandro, further expressing her hope that she would see him in Heaven. She also received the last sacraments. On her deathbed, she told the Chief of Police that it was Alessandro who attacked her and added, “I forgive him, and I want him with me in heaven!”

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  4. Saint Maria Goretti, was canonized in 1950 as a virgin and martyr of purity. Discover the shocking story of the woman who was violently killed at the age of twelve and forgave her attacker. Maria Goretti's short life is edifying. Learn prayers and novenas to Maria Goretti.

  5. Jul 5, 2022 · Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 5, 2022 / 15:00 pm (CNA). Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti. At just 11 years old, she...

  6. Oct 29, 2020 · Description. St. Maria Goretti inspires millions who find in her a perfect model of purity and holiness. Read here about her great holiness in the midst of tremendous suffering. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby examines the life of this little saint as he reflects on the Beatitudes. St. Maria Goretti was only a child when she died a martyr’s death.

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  7. Jul 6, 2013 · She died in 1902, and her mother was. ... Saint Maria Goretti, sets before us. Through her prayers to the Redeemer may all of us, each in his own way, joyfully try to follow the inspiring example ...

  8. Jul 6, 2010 · When she made her First Communion not long before her death at age 12, she was one of the larger and somewhat backward members of the class. On a hot afternoon in July, Maria was sitting at the top of the stairs of her house, mending a shirt. She was not quite 12 years old, but physically mature.