Pedro Poveda Castroverde was a Spanish priest, theologian, and educator who dedicated his life to humanitarian work and teaching. Born in 1874, he focused heavily on combating illiteracy and providing professional training for teachers. He founded the Teresian Association to promote social transformation through education based on Gospel values. His commitment to Christian pedagogy led to his death in Madrid in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War, when he was executed by paramilitaries for his faith. He was canonized as a saint in 2003.