Earlier version, Saturday 31 October
Catholic Church to beatify 5 Georgia Martyrs on Oct. 31
Vatican
Cardinal Frank Leo to preside at beatification of Georgia Martyrs
First source report
Cardinal Frank Leo will represent the Pope at the beatification of the Martyrs of Georgia in Savannah, Georgia, on October 31, 2026. The Archbishop of Toronto will preside over the Mass for the five Franciscan missionaries.
The martyrs, including Pedro de Corpa, Blas Rodríguez de Cuacos, Miguel de Añón, Antonio de Badajoz, and Francisco de Veráscola, were killed in 1597 in the territory of Spanish Florida, which is now part of Georgia. These Spanish friars traveled to the Americas to evangelize indigenous populations. They were killed for defending the teaching that Christian marriage is a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Reporting@aleteiaenEl mensaje de los mártires de Georgia sobre el matrimonio y los cristianos
Aleteia · Patricia Navas
- Reporting@ReligionDigitEl arzobispo de Toronto presidirá la beatificación del franciscano Antonio de Badajoz y los Mártires de Georgia (EEUU)
Religión Digital
More on Cardinal Frank Leo
- Oct 23, 8:02 AM PT · 11 sources Cardinal Frank Leo to celebrate Georgia Martyrs' beatification
- Oct 20, 9:48 AM PT · 4 sources Cardinal Frank Leo to preside at Georgia Martyrs beatification
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Earlier version, Saturday 31 October
Catholic Church to beatify 5 Georgia martyrs on Oct. 31
Earlier version, Friday 30 October
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How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 29, 1:45 PM The Catholic Sun Pilgrims to Georgia Martyrs beatification inspired by their missionary spirit, witness
- Oct 29, 1:44 PM The Catholic Telegraph Pilgrims to Georgia Martyrs beatification inspired by their missionary spirit, witness
- Oct 29, 1:42 PM OSV News Pilgrims to Georgia martyrs beatification inspired by their missionary spirit, witness
- Oct 29, 1:42 PM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Pilgrims to Georgia martyrs beatification inspired by their missionary spirit, witness
- Oct 30, 11:24 AM Religión Digital Español El arzobispo de Toronto presidirá la beatificación del franciscano Antonio de Badajoz y los Mártires de Georgia (EEUU)
- Oct 29, 9:00 AM Angelus News Pilgrims to Georgia Martyrs beatification inspired by their missionary spirit, witness
- Oct 30, 6:00 PM ChurchPOP 5 Things to Know About the Georgia Martyrs Heading to Beatification
- Oct 30, 8:30 AM Aleteia Español El mensaje de los mártires de Georgia sobre el matrimonio y los cristianos
- Oct 30, 9:02 PM The Catholic Thing The Georgia Martyrs: Dying for the Sanctity of Marriage
More on Cardinal Frank Leo
- Oct 23, 8:02 AM PT · 11 sources Cardinal Frank Leo to celebrate Georgia Martyrs' beatification
- Oct 20, 9:48 AM PT · 4 sources Cardinal Frank Leo to preside at Georgia Martyrs beatification
- Oct 15, 7:20 AM PT From Cardinal Leo's letter on engagement with municipal elections
- Oct 13, 1:03 PM PT Cardinal Leo Encourages Catholics to Participate in October 26 Municipal Elections
- Aug 22, 11:32 AM PT Archbishop Frank Cardinal Leo celebrates ShareLife’s 50th anniversary
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