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Blessed José María Ruano López

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

October 8

Born

May 6, 1888

Died

October 8, 1936

Beatified

25 March 2017 by Pope Francis

Venerated

14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed José María Ruano López, born on May 6, 1888, in Almeria, Spain, was a Catholic priest serving in the diocese of Almeria. He dedicated his life to the service of God and the people of his community.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-03-25 by 25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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