Young Vietnamese Catholics from across the country and overseas are using digital media to share their faith and reflect on the life and witness of Blessed Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, who was beatified on July 2, 2026.
The beatification of Blessed Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep was “a miracle accomplished by God through many people,” Bishop Stephen Le Tan Loi of Can Tho told tens of thousands of pilgrims as he delivered a moving thanksgiving address at the close of the historic beatification Mass on July 2.
The Diocese of Can Tho in southern Vietnam has issued a message of thanksgiving following the historic beatification of Blessed Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep on July 2, describing the favorable weather during the celebration as a sign of God's providence after days of widespread rain and storms.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle challenged Christians to choose Christ over worldly values as he preached at the beatification Mass of Blessed Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, the first beatification ceremony ever held in Vietnam.
