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The Journey Toward Recognizing African-American Saints
The quest for sainthood within the Catholic Church is a profound journey, characterized by devotion, sacrifice, and exemplary life. Recently, a notable candidate has emerged in a poignant narrative of resilience and faith – a Black American priest who left Brazil in 1955 due to restrictions placed on his ministry in the United States. This priest, now on the road to becoming the seventh African-American saint, represents a broader shift in recognizing and celebrating the lives of African-Americans within the Catholic canon.