Philippines opens sainthood cause for Claretian missionary

Philippines opens sainthood cause for Claretian missionary
Father Rhoel Gallardo was murdered by a Muslim terrorist group more than 20 years ago
The Territorial Prelature of Isabela in the Philippines has begun the formal process to have Father Rhoel Gallardo declared a saint. (Photo courtesy of the Territorial Prelature of Isabela)
The cause has begun in the Philippines for the beatification of a Claretian missionary priest murdered by Muslim extremists in the south of the country more than 20 years ago.
The Territorial Prelature of Isabela in Basilan province in the Mindanao region said it hopes Father Rhoel Gallardo will eventually be declared a saint.

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