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Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtue of Brazils "Surfer Angel" Guido Schäffer in a decree issued by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints on May 20, 2023. / Credit: Photo courtesty of guidoschaffer.com.brVatican City, May 22, 2023 / 11:15 am (CNA).The Catholic Church is one step closer to canonizing a surfing saint. Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtue of Brazils "Surfer Angel" Guido Schäffer in a decree issued by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints on S...

‘His only concern was to save souls to God — guiding as many people as he could to a personal experience with Christ.’