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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 10 MIN

The First Gen Z Saint?

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

The cause of canonization has opened for Pedro Ballester, an engineering student from England who died in 2018 at the age of 21. Could he be the first Gen Z saint? His friend Jack Valero joins us.Further ReadingDiocese bids to make student first Gen Z saintLearn more about PedroGuest InfoJack Valero serves in the UK Communications Office of Opus Dei and was a close associate of Pedro Ballester. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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The cause of canonization has opened for Pedro Ballester, an engineering student from England who died in 2018 at the age of 21. Could he be the first Gen Z saint? His friend Jack Valero joins us.Further ReadingDiocese bids to make student first Gen...

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