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Venerable
Baba Simon
1906–1975
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Venerable
2023
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Diocesan priest, the first Cameroonian Venerable; he was noted for humility, prudence and piety. He carried out his ministry in a multiethnic district undergoing rapid population growth, and was deeply committed to young people. His knowledge of several languages allowed him to connect with the local people.
Translated from the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
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1906Born in Cameroon
1975Died in Edéa
2023Declared Venerable by Pope Francis
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Born
1906
Cameroon
Died
13 August 1975
Edéa
Venerable
20 May 2023
Decree of Pope Francis
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Catholic priest
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