A Surfing Saint? Pope Francis Recognizes the Heroic Virtue of Guido Schäffer

May 23, 2023 by Web Master

Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtue of Brazil’s “Surfer Angel” Guido Schäffer in a decree issued by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints on May 20, 2023.

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