Person: Gianna Beretta Molla

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A saint for our times — the doctor who died to save her unborn child

IF Gianna Beretta Molla were alive today, she would be 82 years old. But she’s not, having chosen to perform a rare act of heroism.

Wed, 19 May, 2004

Symbol for abortion opponents canonised

POPE JOHN PAUL II named six new saints yesterday, including a woman who became a symbol for abortion opponents because she refused to end her pregnancy despite warnings that it could kill her.

Mon, 17 May, 2004

Pope names six new saints

Pope John Paul II named six new saints today, including a woman who became a symbol for abortion opponents because she refused to end her pregnancy despite warnings that it could kill her.

Sun, 16 May, 2004