Who was the first American to be canonized a saint?

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2026-04-18 13:50

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The truth be told, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first American born saint to be canonized. Technically, St. Rose of Lima is the first American saint. She was born and lived in Lima, Peru. Peru is part of the Americas.

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