Killed almost 430 years ago, 5 Catholic friars will soon be one step from sainthood
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Nearly 430 years after they were killed in a bloody uprising by Native people they came to the New World to baptize, five Spanish missionaries will be elevated to a step away from sainthood during a religious ceremony in Georgia. The Catholic Diocese of Savannah expects 10,000 people Saturday for its ceremony…