“every individual is made in the image of God, insofar as he or she is a rational and free creature capable of knowing God and loving him.”

—  Pope John Paul II

Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem, 15 August 1988
Source: www.vatican.va http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_15081988_mulieris-dignitatem_en.html

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