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The Catholic Church holds a remarkable history of recognizing approximately 10,000 saints. However, there is a significant void in this illustrious list – the absence of canonized African-Americans who were born and raised in the United States. This historical oversight is now facing rectification, as a growing list of saint candidates has emerged, potentially changing the narrative of who gets honored as a saint. One of the latest figures to join this burgeoning group is the Servant of God’s award-winning Black priest from Boston, who, motivated by his faith, sought pastoral opportunities in Brazil after being barred from practicing in the U.S.