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Óscar de Marcos remembers missionary who risked life to save girl

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Óscar de Marcos recalled the actions of a Salesian missionary during the 2026 Domund proclamation. De Marcos described how José Luis de la Fuente risked his life to save a girl in Kara, Togo, who faced being killed after being accused of witchcraft.

According to De Marcos, de la Fuente responded immediately to a call regarding the girl's situation, leaving his meal to search for her and intervene.

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  1. Oct 14, 11:10 AM Alfa y Omega Español El exfutbolista De Marcos narra cómo le impactó un misionero que salvó a una niña acusada de brujería
  2. Oct 14, 10:32 AM Vida Nueva Español Óscar de Marcos recuerda en el pregón del Domund 2026 al misionero que arriesgó su vida para salvar a una niña
  3. Oct 15, 2:50 PM Religión en Libertad Español El futbolista Óscar de Marcos y la impactante escena de la niña «bruja» que le marcó como misionero

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