For his missionary work Junípero Serra was

A) rewarded by the Lutheran church.
B) condemned by the Spanish government.
C) made an honorary chief among Native Americans.
D) eventually made a saint by the Catholic Church.
E) attacked by the French.

Junípero Serra

A Roman Catholic Spanish priest and friar of the Franciscan Order who founded several missions in what is now California during the 18th century.

Missionary Work

Religious or humanitarian efforts undertaken by individuals or organizations to spread their faith or provide aid and education in various communities around the world.

Catholic Church

The largest Christian church, with the Pope as its spiritual leader, adhering to a rich tradition of liturgy, theology, and arts.