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Blessed Antonio Franco

Blessed Antonio Franco

Blessed Antonio Franco

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 2

Born

September 26, 1585

Died

September 2, 1626

Beatified

2 September 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

14 January 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Antonio Franco, also known as Father Antonio Franco, was born on September 26, 1585, in Naples, Italy. He came from a noble family of French expatriates. Even at a young age, Antonio showed great intelligence and dedication to his studies. At the age of 17, he earned a doctorate in civil and canon law, an impressive achievement for someone so young.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-09-02 by 2 September 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in the Co-Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Santa Lucia del Mela, Messina, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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