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Which Pope canonized Ferdinand III?

  • Pope Clement X

  • Pope Urban II

  • Pope Gregory IX

  • Pope Innocent III

Answer

Pope Clement X canonized Ferdinand III, King of Castile and León, on April 12, 1671. Ferdinand III, known for his piety and military prowess, was a key figure in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. His canonization recognized his virtues and his role in the defense of the Catholic faith.
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