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Saint Peter Canisius, a Jesuit priest, developed a spirituality centered on Christ, from whom true strength is derived for an authentic apostolic ministry dedicated to serving others. Benedict XVI noted this during the general audience catechesis today. One of the main characteristics of St. Peter Canasius was his ability to harmoniously integrate  fidelity to dogmatic principles with the respect due to every person-- to the degree that some of the first traces of formulated thought on the right to religious freedom can be found in his teachings.He lived in the sixteenth century, and although it was historically a moment of great conflict among the various confessions, the Saint avoided har ...

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