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The Story of Sister Dorothy Stang
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The Story of Sister Dorothy Stang

Who was murdered by two gunmen

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Jan 22, 2024
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Sister Dorothy Stang dedicated her life to fighting for justice for the poor and landless in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

As an advocate for sustainable development and human rights, Dorothy stood up to the powerful logging and cattle ranching interests who were destroying the rainforest and displacing its people.

Though she faced threats to her own s…

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