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Robert Bellarmine
Robertus Bellarminus
Saint Robert Bellarmine was an Italian Jesuit and Doctor of the Church, one of the most important figures of the Counter-Reformation. Born in 1542, he was a brilliant theologian who defended Catholic doctrine against Protestant reformers. He served as a cardinal and was known for his humility, his catechism, and his spiritual writings.