1945: Blessed Peter To Rot
On this day in 1945 Blessed Peter To Rot was martyred in Papua New Guinea. Find out more about his life here.
On this day in 1945 Blessed Peter To Rot was martyred in Papua New Guinea. Find out more about his life here.
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