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Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869–1947), a Sudanese former slave, became a Canossian nun in Italy after her liberation. Canonized in 2000, she is the patroness of human trafficking victims, reflecting Sudan’s small but resilient Catholic community (1–2 million). Her journey from enslavement to sanctity inspires Africa’s 19.2% share of global Catholics.