Pope declares 10 new saints, including Dutch priest killed by Nazis

Pope Francis read the canonization proclamations while seated in front of the altar and 10 cheers went up in the crowd as he officially declared each of the 10 saints.

Pope Francis attends a Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square as he canonises ten new saints at the Vatican, May 15, 2022.

Pope Francis attends a Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square as he canonises ten new saints at the Vatican, May 15, 2022.

(photo credit: REUTERS/REMO CASILLI)

ByREUTERS

MAY 15, 2022 15:45

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