"Ecumenical martyr" of the First World War: towards the sainthood of an Irish priest?

1 min
Willie Doyle
20/10/2026 - 16:59 h

The Irish chaplain Willie Doyle, born in 1873 and died on August 16, 1917, during the First World War while assisting wounded soldiers, has taken a step towards possible sainthood. The Irish Catholic Church is preparing the submission to the Vatican of thousands of documents to support his cause.

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