What would explain the Polish saint, in this case? Intrigued. FN
2008/7/31 Teotonio R. de Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > But one major factor in obtaining the beatification / canonization of its > members by the Society of Jesus depended on its socio-political clout. It is > not a surprise that while Portugal got its first Jesuit canonized only in > the mid 20th century (St. Britto martyred in India), Spain could get 3 of > its saints canonized on the same day and year: Ignatius of Loyola, Francis -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org 784 Nr Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India Ph +91-832-2409490 M: +91-9970157402 16,000+ photos from Goa: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/