Isidro Gomá y Tomás

Isidro Gomá y Tomás was born in Cretes located in Teruel Spain. He grew up in a catholic family. He studied theology and philosophy in what was known as the Seminary. He played a significant role during the Spanish Civil war Isidro Gomá y Tomás (19 August 1869 – 22 August 1940) was the Bishop of Tarazona in the province of Zaragoza known for his strong support of Francisco Franco and the National Movement during the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939. He was also later made Cardinal and Archbishop of Toledo and was Primate of Spain. Gomá was an ''integrista'', in the technical sense in believing in the necessity of a 'Confessional State' that imposes upon all its subjects the profession and practice of the Roman Catholic religion and prohibits all others.

At the end of the Spanish Civil War he wrote; "The Church has applied the full weight of her prestige, which has been placed at the service of truth and justice, to bring about the triumph of the National Cause."

Isidro Gomá y Tomás was born in the Catalan town of La Riba, Spain. He was educated at the Seminary of Tarragona, and the Seminary of Valencia. Provided by Wikipedia