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'''Saint José Luis Sánchez del Río''' (March 28, 1913 – February 10, 1928) was a Mexican [[Saints|Saint]] and [[martyr]] who died at the age of 14 during the [[Cristero War]] in [[Mexico]]. Born in [[Sahuayo]], [[Michoacán]], he grew up in a devout Catholic family with a strong devotion to [[Our Lady of Guadalupe]]. Despite his young age, José joined the Cristero movement, a rebellion against the Mexican government's anti-clerical policies, as a flag bearer. His unwavering faith and refusal to renounce his beliefs led to his capture, torture, and eventual martyrdom, making him a symbol of courage and devotion for Catholics worldwide.<ref name="CatholicOnline">{{cite web |title=St. José Luis Sánchez del Río |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=7468 |website=Catholic Online |access-date=2025-07-20}}</ref> Canonized by [[Pope Francis]] in 2016, he is venerated as a [[patron saint]] of persecuted Christians, children, adolescents, and his hometown of Sahuayo.<ref name="VaticanCanonization">{{cite web |title=Holy Mass and Canonization of the Blesseds |url=https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2016/documents/papa-francesco_20161016_omelia-canonizzazioni.html |website=Vatican |access-date=2025-07-20}}</ref>
José's martyrdom occurred in his hometown of Sahuayo, where he was executed by government forces after enduring severe torture, including having the soles of his feet cut off. His final words, "¡Viva Cristo Rey!" ("Long live Christ the King!"), and his devotion to the [[Virgin Mary]] have inspired Catholics, particularly in [[Mexico]] and among the faithful in the [[United States]].<ref name="Wikipedia">{{cite web |title=José Sánchez del Río |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_S%C3%A1nchez_del_R%C3%ADo |website=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-07-20}}</ref> His life and sacrifice are commemorated in the [[Diocese of Zamora]] and the [[Archdiocese of San Antonio]], where a [[parish]] and former school bear his name. His [[feast day]], celebrated on February 10, serves as a reminder of his heroic witness to faith under persecution.<ref name="SanAntonio">{{cite web |title=St. José Sánchez del Río Catholic Church |url=https://stjoselito.faith |website=St. José Sánchez del Río Catholic Church |access-date=2025-07- jumps=0}}</ref>
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'''Saint José Luis Sánchez del Río''' (March 28, 1913 – February 10, 1928) was a Mexican [[Saints|Saint]] and [[martyr]] who died at the age of 14 during the [[Cristero War]] in [[Mexico]]. Born in [[Sahuayo]], [[Michoacán]], he grew up in a devout Catholic family with a strong devotion to [[Our Lady of Guadalupe]]. Despite his young age, José joined the Cristero movement, a rebellion against the Mexican government's anti-clerical policies, as a flag bearer. His unwavering faith and refusal to renounce his beliefs led to his capture, torture, and eventual martyrdom, making him a symbol of courage and devotion for Catholics worldwide.<ref name="CatholicOnline">{{cite web |title=St. José Luis Sánchez del Río |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=7468 |website=Catholic Online |access-date=2025-07-20}}</ref> Canonized by [[Pope Francis]] in 2016, he is venerated as a [[patron saint]] of persecuted Christians, children, adolescents, and his hometown of Sahuayo.<ref name="VaticanCanonization">{{cite web |title=Holy Mass and Canonization of the Blesseds |url=https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2016/documents/papa-francesco_20161016_omelia-canonizzazioni.html |website=Vatican |access-date=2025-07-20}}</ref>
José's martyrdom occurred in his hometown of Sahuayo, where he was executed by government forces after enduring severe torture, including having the soles of his feet cut off. His final words, "¡Viva Cristo Rey!" ("Long live Christ the King!"), and his devotion to the [[Virgin Mary]] have inspired Catholics, particularly in [[Mexico]] and among the faithful in the [[United States]].<ref name="Wikipedia">{{cite web |title=José Sánchez del Río |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_S%C3%A1nchez_del_R%C3%ADo |website=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-07-20}}</ref> His life and sacrifice are commemorated in the [[Diocese of Zamora]] and the [[Archdiocese of San Antonio]], where a [[parish]] and former school bear his name. His [[feast day]], celebrated on February 10, serves as a reminder of his heroic witness to faith under persecution.<ref name="SanAntonio">{{cite web |title=St. José Sánchez del Río Catholic Church |url=https://stjoselito.faith |website=St. José Sánchez del Río Catholic Church |access-date=2025-07- jumps=0}}</ref>
==Biography==
==Biography==


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