¿El Negro Manuel era de Cabo Verde?

Was Manuel "Negro" really born in Cape Verde? Father Ernesto Salvia reveals the true story behind the faithful caretaker of the Virgin of Luján. Taking advantage of the lead-up to the match against Cape Verde, in this segment of Poliedro we delve into the historical archives of the Church. We speak with Father Ernesto Salvia, a key researcher in the canonization cause of Manuel Costa de los Ríos, to debunk a historical myth: was he Cape Verdean? Discover why he was baptized with that surname in old documents, what the dramatic journey from the African continent was like, and what the current status of his beatification process is in Rome. A fascinating conversation to understand our roots and the devotion that shaped Argentina. Watch the full interview, tell us in the comments if you knew this historical fact, and subscribe to Canal Orbe 21 for more mysteries and faith! #NegroManuel #VirginOfLujan #FatherErnestoSalvia #ArgentineHistory #CapeVerde #CatholicChurch #CatholicFaith #CatholicHistory #Devotion #LujanShrine #WorldCup2026 #CanalOrbe21 #Poliedro 🔔 Subscribe to Canal Orbe 21 👉    / @canalorbe_21   -------------------- This is the television channel of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, created at the initiative of Pope Francis. Here you will find videos, interviews, and topics related to current events in the Catholic Church. 👥 We invite you to follow us on our social media: 👉 Instagram / @canalorbe21 👉 TikTok / @orbe.21 👉 Facebook / @canalorbe21 👉 X / @CanalOrbe21