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Blessed Francisco Cástor Sojo López
Blessed Francisco Cástor Sojo López

Blessed Francisco Cástor Sojo López

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13-Sep

Born

28 March 1881 in Madrigalejo, Cáceres, Spain

Died

Late night to early morning of 12 September to 13 September 1936 just outside Ciudad Real, Spain

Beatified

30 October 2021 by Pope Francis; the beatification recognition was celebrated in the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora Santa María, Tortosa, Spain

Venerated

29 September 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francisco Cástor Sojo López, also known as Father Francisco, was born on 28 March 1881 in Madrigalejo, Cáceres, Spain. He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, ultimately becoming a martyr for his faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2021-10-30 by 30 October 2021 by Pope Francis; the beatification recognition was celebrated in the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora Santa María, Tortosa, Spain
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