Name | Gianna Beretta Molla |
Date of Birth | October 4, 1922 |
Place of Birth | Magenta, Italy |
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Gianna Beretta Molla was born on October 4, 1922 in Magenta, Italy. She died on Apr 28, 1962 (age 39). a paediatrician who was canonised by the Roman Catholic Church in 2004 as the patron saint of pregnant women and unborn infants.
It was in the Lombardy region of Italy that she spent her childhood. In spite of the fact that she was aware that carrying the pregnancy to term could lead to her death, she chose not to have an abortion or a hysterectomy when she was pregnant. As a result, she passed away. There were a total of twelve of her brothers and sisters.
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Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian pediatrician and pro-life activist. She was born on October 4, 1922, and died on April 28, 1962. Molla was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church on May 16, 2004. She is the patron saint of mothers, unborn children, and physicians.
Molla wrote several books about her life, her faith, and her pro-life activism. In her book “I Heard the Voice of Jesus,” Molla recounts how she came to understand the sanctity of human life and the importance of defending the unborn. In “Living for Love,” Molla shares her story of how she balanced her medical career with her commitment to her family and her Catholic faith.