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Blessed Francesc Mercader Rendé
Blessed Francesc Mercader Rendé

Blessed Francesc Mercader Rendé

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 4

Born

March 25, 1881

Died

August 4, 1936

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francesc Mercader Rendé, also known as Francesc Mercader, was a Catholic priest in the archdiocese of Tarragona, Spain. He was born on 25 March 1881 in Roda de BarÖ, Tarragona, Spain. Inspired by his faith and a deep calling to serve God, he dedicated his life to the priesthood.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
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