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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Tuesday added the memorial of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus to the General Roman Calendar, giving the siblings the combined feast day of July 29.

The Roman calendar was modified a number of times before it became fixed by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C., although for the Romans, March 1 was the first day of the year.

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Vatican City, Feb 2, 2021 / 06:00 am Pope Francis on Tuesday added the memorial of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus to the General Roman Calendar, giving the siblings the combined feast day of July 29.