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Servant of God
Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz
1859–1948
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Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz, SJ, more commonly known as Father Cruz was a Portuguese Catholic priest. Revered in Portugal for his apostolic fervor and charity, he visited prisons and hospitals in every city, gave alms to the poor and ministered spiritually to all, achieving a great reputation for sanctity. Some called him "Blessed Father Cruz" and "Apostle of Charity" still in his lifetime.
From Wikipedia, “Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz”, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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1859Born in Setúbal
1948Died in Lisbon
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Born
29 July 1859
Setúbal
Died
October 1948
Lisbon
Order
Society of Jesus
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