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At a noon blessing Aug. 15, accompanying the recitation of the Angelus on the feast of the Assumption, Pope John Paul II spoke about the deep Marian devotion of a fellow Pole, St. Maximilian Kolbe, who was put to death at the Nazi extermination camp of Auschwitz, Aug. 14, 1941.

Recalling Mary's assumption and marking the 60th anniversary of St. Maximilian's martyrdom, the Pope said he wanted to underline how the saint's dedication to Mary fueled his faith and his sense of self-sacrifice.

Dominican Father Brian Thomas Becket Mullady speaks to Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa on ‘EWTN Live,’ on July 31, 2019.

Longtime EWTN Host Father Brian Mullady Dies at 78

Father Mullady, a Register contributor, will be remembered for his strong media presence teaching the Catholic faith in an understandable and relatable manner. Throughout his career, he hosted seven television series on EWTN and published seven books with EWTN Publishing.