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First Native American to be named saint

Kateri Tekakwitha set to be honoured by the Vatican for miracles she is believed to have performed from grave.

Native american saint
Video Duration 02 minutes 15 seconds
Published On 20 Oct 2012

For the first time in history, a Native American will be appointed a saint by the Vatican. Kateri Tekakwitha is being honoured for the miracles she is believed to have performed from the grave.

Al Jazeera’s Bhanu Bhatnagar explains.

Source: Al Jazeera