‘The white coat and the cross’ - the witness of Dr. Lejeune
"He preferred to be faithful to his conscience and the truth, rather than having more resources."
On January 21, 2021, Pope Francis declared Dr. Jerome Lejeune as “Venerable,” a step in the process of being declared a saint.
Lejeune is known for his research into the chromosomal abnormality, Trisomy 21, which is the cause of Down syndrome. He was a renowned scientist, and he was also a Catholic who dedicated his career to the defense of life.
