John Joseph Wright (July 18, 1909 – August 10, 1979) was an American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy from 1969 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1969.
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Death-light of Africa!
Don John of Austria
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death.
Now I am dry bones and my face a stony skull staring in yellow
surprise at the sun. . . .”
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