Some call Junipero Serra the father of modern-day California, in part because he founded the string of missions that dot the coast. Serra is also becoming a saint, arguably California's first. Pope Francis said Thursday he'll canonize the Franciscan priest when he visits the U.S. later this year. The Pope called Serra a "holy man" -- but that's not how many Native Americans see him.
Pope Francis Announces Sainthood for Junipero Serra, Founder of California Missions

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