Question: While in Washington DC, during a Mass outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis canonized a 18th century Spanish missionary. Who is this new Saint?
Bonus question: What is historically significant about this canonization ceremony?
Answer: Junipero Serra, who established 9 of California's 21 missions.
Bonus Answer: Junipero Serra became the first saint canonized on U.S. soil.
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