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Esther Ballestrino: A Legacy of Courage and Justice

4/23/2025

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Esther Ballestrino de Careaga, a courageous Paraguayan chemist and human rights advocate, left an indelible mark on Pope Francis during his formative years in Buenos Aires. As a founding member of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo, she bravely fought for justice before being tragically disappeared by the Argentine military in 1977. Her powerful legacy lives on in the Pope's teachings and actions.

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Esther Ballestrino de Careaga, a courageous Paraguayan chemist and human rights advocate, left an indelible mark on Pope Francis during his formative years in Buenos Aires. As a founding member of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo, she bravely fought for justice before being tragically disappeared by the Argentine military in 1977. Her powerful legacy lives on in the Pope's teachings and actions.