Blessed Pierrelucien Claverie
Also known as: the bishop of the Muslims (he was called this by Muslim mourners at his funeral)
Feast Day
1-Aug
Born
8 May 1938 in Algiers, Algeria
Died
From a bomb explosion that destroyed the entrance to the chancery as he was entering the building on 1 August 1996 in Oran, Algeria; seven people were convicted of the murders and sentenced to death on 23 March 1998; the Catholic Church of Algeria managed to get their sentences commuted
Beatified
8 December 2018 by Pope Francis
Venerated
26 January 2018 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Pierre Lucien Claverie, also known as the bishop of the Muslims, was born on 8 May 1938 in Algiers, Algeria. He came from a working-class French family and demonstrated a deep commitment to his faith from an early age. At the age of 10, Pierre joined the scouts, which were led by Dominicans, and it was during this time that he became familiar with their spirituality.
Cause for Canonization
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