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When was Anchieta canonized by Pope Francis?

  • 3 April 2014

  • 13 May 2013

  • 7 June 2015

  • 8 August 2012

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Anchieta was canonized by Pope Francis on 3 April 2014. Anchieta was a Jesuit missionary who worked in Brazil in the 16th century. He was known for his work in education and for his writings about the native peoples of Brazil. He is considered to be one of the founders of Brazil.
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