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A crucifix and a statue of St. Joseph are seen as Pope Francis leads his general audience at the Vatican in this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo. In a Dec. 8 apostolic letter, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration dedicated to St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Pope proclaims year dedicated to St. Joseph
Proclamation marks 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal Church