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Fr. Jacques Hamel, who was killed while saying Mass by Islamic State terrorists July 26, 2016.

Pope Francis green-lights opening of Fr. Jacques Hamel beatification process

Oct 2, 2016

By Elise Harris

The French diocese of Rouen has officially begun an inquiry into the beatification of French priest Jacques Hamel, killed by... Read more

Pope Francis poses with Archbishop Dominique Lebrun and other pilgrims from Rouen at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 14, 2016.

Pope Francis calls murdered French priest blessed

Sep 14, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis said Fr. Jacques Hamel, who was killed by supporters of the Islamic State while saying Mass... Read more