Ep. 1. 53: Bishop Rosati dies in Rome

10/11/2025 25 min Episodio 53
Ep. 1. 53: Bishop Rosati dies in Rome

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Bishop Rosati embarks on a journey to Rome and Haiti, seeking support for his diocese and negotiating a concordat with the Haitian government. Along the way, he secures Peter Richard Kenrick as his coadjutor. Rosati’s final years are marked by diplomacy, dedication, and his eventual death in Rome—leaving behind a flourishing Church.

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