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Famous Japanese Visionary of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Akita, Died

Born in 1930 in a Buddhist family, Sister Agnes’ life changed radically when a Christian nurse offered her water of Lourdes, which led to her conversion to Christianity. Baptized as Agnes, her name would soon become known throughout the Catholic world due to the visions and messages that, according to her, she received of the Virgin Mary, who is known under the advocation of Our Lady of Akita.

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Lebanon on the brink of the abyss

Lebanon has been without a president for almost two years, an institutional position that in the Lebanese system is reserved to Christians and represents a symbol of coexistence and respect for plurality. Even the government has resigned, the ministries are only dealing with current affairs at a time when instead the country, more than ever, needs decisions to be made about its future, its identity and stability.