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Franciscan missionaries known as the Martyrs of Georgia were beatified in Savannah

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Cardinal Frank Leo, the archbishop of Toronto and papal legate, presided over the beatification ceremony. He described the missionaries' lives as a testimony to the Church.

The cardinal stated that their example should inspire modern efforts toward unity and reconciliation, noting that polarization does not come from God.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Nov 1, 3:16 AM Vatican News Čeština V Savannah byli blahořečeni františkánští misionáři, „mučedníci z Georgie“
  2. Nov 1, 5:54 AM The Catholic Telegraph Pilgrims at Georgia Martyrs’ beatification admire the friars’ missionary zeal, defense of marriage
  3. Nov 1, 6:02 AM OSV News Pilgrims at Georgia Martyrs’ beatification admire the friars’ missionary zeal, defense of marriage
  4. Nov 1, 6:02 AM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Pilgrims at Georgia Martyrs’ beatification admire the friars’ missionary zeal, defense of marriage
  5. Nov 1, 5:55 AM The Catholic Sun Pilgrims at Georgia Martyrs’ beatification admire the friars’ missionary zeal, defense of marriage
  6. Oct 31, 7:14 AM L'Osservatore Romano Italiano Oggi a Savannah, negli Usa, la beatificazione di Pedro de Corpa e 4 compagni francescani martiri - Fedeli alla missione fino alla fine
  7. Nov 1, 5:58 AM cath.ch Français Léon XIV salue la béatification de 5 martyrs franciscains en Floride

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  2. Nov 1, 8:30 AM PT · 11 sources Pew Research Center releases report on US religiosity
  3. Nov 1, 8:01 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV delivers Angelus address on All Saints Day
  4. Nov 1, 6:58 AM PT · 17 sources Cardinal Frank Leo presides over beatification of five Franciscan missionaries in Georgia
  5. Oct 31, 10:44 PM PT · 6 sources CatholicTV to air series on Black Catholics
  6. Oct 31, 9:51 AM PT · 54 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru

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