Pope Francis approves canonisation of Papua New Guinea's first saint
- Pope Francis has approved the canonisation of Peter To Rot, making him Papua New Guinea's first saint, as announced by the Holy See Press Office after a vote by cardinal fathers and bishops.
- Peter To Rot was born in 1912 at Rakunai village and was martyred in 1945 for practicing Catholicism during World War II.
- Catholics in Papua New Guinea have celebrated this decision, which they have awaited for 30 years, according to Archbishop Rochus Tatamai.
- This event is significant for the country, as Peter To Rot is recognized as the first home-grown saint and a layman who contributed to the community.
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Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people
Pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Mar 31, 2025 / 13:17 pm (CNA). Pope Francis has advanced five people’s paths to sainthood after approving decrees promulgated by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints on March 28. Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey, and Blessed María…
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