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Pope Leo XIV recognizes heroic virtues of Bishop Friedrich Kaiser

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV has recognized the heroic virtues of Friedrich Kaiser, a German missionary and former bishop in Peru. The Vatican announced the decision on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

This recognition advances the process for Kaiser's beatification. He may now be called a venerable servant of God. Kaiser lived from 1903 to 1993 and was originally from Dülmen.

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