Pascual Torres Lloret was a Spanish Catholic blessed who lived from 1885 to 1936. Born in Valencia, he worked as a construction laborer and was a married man with four children. He was an active member of Catholic Action and dedicated time to collecting donations for a colony serving those with leprosy. His life ended during the Spanish Civil War when he was arrested and executed at a cemetery on September 6, 1936.
Life and death
After marrying Leonor Perez Canet in 1911, Torres Lloret raised two sons and two daughters. Alongside his professional work in construction, he participated in charitable efforts for lepers. His involvement in Catholic Action preceded his death during the Spanish Civil War, when he was taken to a cemetery and shot on the same day he was arrested.
Veneration
He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on March 11, 2001. He was part of a large group of 234 individuals, including Joseph Aparicio Sanz, who were honored on that date. His feast day is observed annually on September 22.