On 13 May 2026, the Diocese of Salford (England) announced the opening of Pedro Ballester’s cause for canonisation. Pedro was a young man from Manchester who died in 2018, at the age of 21, after facing advanced cancer with extraordinary faith and serenity. A member of Opus Dei, he offered up his suffering for the Pope, the Church and all souls.
Prayer to Pedro Ballester
Heavenly Father, You gave your son Pedro a deep and cheerful faith, love for the Cross, and zeal to bring his friends closer to Christ. Help me also to offer my work, joys and sufferings for the good of the Church and for the salvation of all. Grant through Pedro’s prayers what I now ask (name the intention) and that I too may grow each day in faith and love for Jesus, by making Him, with our Lady’s help, the centre of my life and love. Amen.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.
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