St. Charles de Foucauld
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Birth: September 15, 1858
Death: December 1, 1916
Beatified: Pope Benedict XVI
Canonized: Pope Francis
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Saint Charles de Foucauld was born in Strasbourg, France, on September 15, 1858. After serving as a soldier and exploring North Africa, he experienced a profound return to the Catholic faith and entered religious life, seeking to imitate the hidden life of Jesus at Nazareth.
He later lived as a hermit and missionary among the people of the Sahara, dedicating himself to prayer, Eucharistic adoration, humble service, and friendship with those around him. He was killed at Tamanrasset, Algeria, on December 1, 1916. Pope Francis canonized him on May 15, 2022.
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