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Church makes sainthood case for ‘WW1 hero’ priest

A “heroic” Irish priest who was killed in World War One while trying to help injured and dying soldiers will take a step towards potential sainthood on Sunday.

  • Fr Willie Doyle, Irish priest, died in WW1 while saving soldiers
  • Catholic Church initiates sainthood process for Doyle on Sunday
  • Doyle rescued wounded troops, including Protestant officer, in battle

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