Saint Gianna Beretta Molla - breski1 (4 October 1922 – 28 April 1962) was an Italian Roman Catholic pediatrician. Although aware of the potential consequences, Molla refused both an abortion and a …More
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla - breski1
(4 October 1922 – 28 April 1962) was an Italian Roman Catholic pediatrician. Although aware of the potential consequences, Molla refused both an abortion and a hysterectomy during her dangerous pregnancy with her fourth child, which caused her death. Molla's medical career followed the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church; she believed in following her conscience while coming to the aid of others who required assistance.[1] Molla also dedicated herself to charitable work amongst the elderly and was involved in Catholic Action; she also aided the Saint Vincent de Paul group in their outreach to the poor and less fortunate.[2][3]
Molla's beatification was celebrated in 1994 and she was canonized as a saint a decade later in mid-2004 in Saint Peter's Square.
(4 October 1922 – 28 April 1962) was an Italian Roman Catholic pediatrician. Although aware of the potential consequences, Molla refused both an abortion and a hysterectomy during her dangerous pregnancy with her fourth child, which caused her death. Molla's medical career followed the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church; she believed in following her conscience while coming to the aid of others who required assistance.[1] Molla also dedicated herself to charitable work amongst the elderly and was involved in Catholic Action; she also aided the Saint Vincent de Paul group in their outreach to the poor and less fortunate.[2][3]
Molla's beatification was celebrated in 1994 and she was canonized as a saint a decade later in mid-2004 in Saint Peter's Square.
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla - April 28
