Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro’s Story

“¡Viva Cristo Rey!”—Long live Christ the King!—were the last words Pro uttered before he was executed for being a Catholic priest and serving his flock.

Born into a prosperous, devout family in Guadalupe de Zacatecas, Mexico, Miguel entered the Jesuits in 1911, but three years later fled to Granada, Spain, because of religious persecution in Mexico. He was ordained in Belgium in 1925.

Father Pro immediately returned to Mexico, where he served a Church forced to go “underground.” He celebrated the Eucharist clandestinely and ministered the other sacraments to small groups of Catholics. ---More...

One of the most famous Catholic photos ever

A crucifix in one hand, a Rosary in the other

Blessed Miguel Pro shouted 'Long live Christ the King' as he was executed in Mexico for his faith on Nov. 23 1927

The photo was taken as a warning for others, but only served to inspire pic.twitter.com/2GfMMD1WFv

— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena)November 23, 2025