Catholic Church: Mother Angelica

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Imagine this you turn on the television, you flip through a few channels and stop on one that shows an elderly lady dressed in a habit talking. You listen for a while and realize that you are actually captivated by what she is saying. Even though Mother Angelica was not born in to a perfect family (she was actually born in to a family that lacked a father and a mentally stable mother) and her childhood was tough, she somehow managed to build what one article calls “the largest religious broadcasting empire in the world” otherwise known as EWTN (McCloskey). She has the ability to captivate her viewers and have them agreeing with what she is saying. Due to Mother Angelica’s awards and contributions, hard work and respect earned from others, and large number of fans proves beyond a doubt the Television Hall of Fame should induct thiserson.
First of all, Mother Angelica should be inducted to the Television Hall of Fame because she has received many awards and has made countless contributions to the Catholic Church. Not only has she received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal but s...

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