Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz, Portuguese priest (died 1948)

Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz, SJ, more commonly known as Father Cruz was a Portuguese Catholic priest. Revered in Portugal for his apostolic fervor and charity, he visited prisons and hospitals in every city, gave alms to the poor and ministered spiritually to all, achieving a great reputation for sanctity. Some called him "Blessed Father Cruz" and "Apostle of Charity" still in his lifetime.

July 29 is the 210th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 155 days remain until the end of the year.