Blessed Antonio Franco
Feast Day
2-Sep
Born
26 September 1585 in Naples, Italy
Died
2 September 1626 in Santa Lucia del Mela, Messina, Italy; incorrupt remains enshrined in the basilica of Santa Lucia del Mela
Beatified
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
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.
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