Blessed Isidre Torres Balsells
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 24
Born
November 27, 1874
Died
August 24, 1936
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Venerated
28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Isidre Torres Balsells, also known as Blessed Isidre Torres, was a Catholic priest in the archdiocese of Tarragona, Spain. He was born on 27 November 1874 in Blancafort, a small village in the region of Tarragona. He dedicated his life to serving God and his community as a faithful pastor.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
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