Pope fast-tracks canonization for French priest martyred by Islamic extremists Pope Francis dispensed of the five-year waiting period to consider Father Jacques Hamel for sainthood. News Steve Weatherbe • Oct 5, 2016Jun 18, 2021
Pope Francis calls French priest murdered by Islamic terrorists a ‘martyr’ The Holy Father celebrated a Mass on Wednesday for Father Jacques Hamel, who was killed in July at the altar. News Lianne Laurence • Sep 14, 2016Jun 18, 2021