José Luis "Joselito" Sánchez del Río was a Mexican Cristero put to death by soldiers of Mexican Army because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith. His death was seen as a largely political venture on the part of government officials in their attempt to stamp out dissent and crush religious freedom in the area.

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1913-03-28

1928-02-10

Canonized

October 16, 2016

Pope Francis

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