José Sánchez del Río
Mexican martyr and canonized saint
Born
1913
112 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Mexico
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Sánchez del Río was a Mexican youth who became a martyr during the Cristero War, a conflict between the Mexican government and Catholic rebels. Captured by government forces in 1928, he was tortured for refusing to renounce his faith and was executed at the age of 14. His dedication and bravery in the face of persecution led to his canonization by the Catholic Church in 2005. He is often celebrated as a symbol of religious freedom and martyrdom in Mexico.
Martyrdom during the Cristero War
Canonization by the Catholic Church in 2005
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