Couple gives account of 'miracle birth' that will see another Italian nun become a Saint

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Couple gives account of 'miracle birth' that will see another Italian nun become a Saint

Sister Maria Carola Cecchin will be coronated in Meru on November 5 by the Catholic Church. Baby Kiama (miracle) allegedly came to back to life after a desperate prayer to Sister Carola.

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