Sister Emmanuelle was a French catholic nun known especially for her charitable acts in Cairo. She took her vows at the age of 23 and was a teacher for almost forty years, until arriving to Egypt, where she helped the poor.IHT: France's beloved Sister Emmanuelle dies at 99 (October 20, 2008)
Sister Emmanuelle held progressive views about some of the most controversial topics in contemporary Christian discourse. She was in favor of allowing priests to marry and approved of the use of contraceptives.Independent: 'French Mother Theresa' dies aged 99 (October 20, 2008)
Sister Emmanuelle died at the age of 99 on October 20, 2008, in a retirement home in France. The Vatican officials said she was the "personification of Christian charity."BBC News: Slum charity nun Emmanuelle dies (October 20, 2008)
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November 16, 1908
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Place of Birth
Brussels, Belgium
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Died
October 20, 2008
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