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| | Catholic Culture : Liturgical Year : September 23, 2003 : Pio of Pietrelcina |
 | | Following the crucifixion of Peter, Linus, who had served as an assistant to the apostle, continued the leadership of the Church, for once the Christian faith had been firmly established in Rome, Peter and Paul had commended Linus to this responsibility. |
 | | Linus, believed to be the son of Herculanus, was an Italian from the region of Tuscany. |
 | | Much is unknown of Linus, to be sure, but it is said that he, at Peter's direction, decreed that all women would now cover their heads when entering a church. |
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