When did Pope Francis canonize Junípero Serra?
23 September 2015
15 February 2012
4 July 1776
25 December 2018
Answer
Pope Francis canonized Junípero Serra on September 23, 2015. This was the first time in 15 years that a pope had canonized a person who had lived in the Americas. Serra was a Franciscan friar who founded 21 missions in California in the 18th century. He is considered to be one of the founders of California and is credited with bringing Christianity to the region.
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