Blessed
Blessed Edvige Carboni
Laywoman and mystic of the Terz'Ordine Francescano, Pozzomaggiore and Rome, 1880-1952
Early life
Edvige Carboni was born at Pozzomaggiore (Sassari) on 2 May 1880 into a family of faith with four other children.[1] On the day of her birth, the room in which the labour was taking place was lit up by a sphere of light, and the newborn bore on her chest a strange birthmark in the form of a cross.[1] From childhood she met her guardian angel, who told her how much God wanted her wholly for himself, and at 5 she consecrated herself entirely to him with a vow of chastity.[1] She had to leave school in the fourth year of elementary school.[1]
Family and vocation
When her mother died in 1910, at 30 she had to take the whole family on her shoulders; she had wished to enter the Figlie di San Vincenzo, but the conditions of her life did not allow it, and she cared for an aunt, an uncle, her grandmother, and finally a sister and her father, with whom she moved to Rome.[1] At her first communion, when she told her confessor of her intention to enter a convent, he had said that assisting her family was also serving the Lord, and she worked as an embroiderer to keep her brothers at their studies.[1] She served as catechist, cleaned the parish church, assisted the poor and the sick, and entered the Terz'Ordine Francescano.[1]
Mystical life
When phenomena of levitation and bilocation began, and she was seen to fall into trance, motionless for hours in church, many were afraid, or envious.[1] On 14 July 1911 Jesus spoke to her from the cross and told her she would have to suffer still more, and she received the stigmata, which she hid, though the stains showed when the wounds bled.[1] In 1925 she was subjected to a canonical process.[1] She lived in the period of the two world wars and of the atheist communist revolution in Russia, and began to help the young widows of the war and future brides without a dowry.[1] The Madonna, who in the meantime had appeared to the three shepherd children of Fatima, asked her to pray the Rosary and to offer herself for the consecration of Russia.[1]
Death and recognition
She died suddenly on 17 February 1952; on the occasion of her beatification her remains were moved to the church of San Giorgio Martire at Pozzomaggiore.[1] She was beatified by Pope Francis on 15 June 2019.[1]
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Dicastery for the Causes of Saints · Italian
Accessed 2026-09-05
Editorial notes
Translated and condensed from the Dicastery's official Italian profile by an automated pass on 2026-09-09; identity matched on the death date and name; editorial review pending.
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Blessed Edvige Carboni, also known as the Stigmatic of Monte Pellegrino, was born on the late night of 2 May 1880 in Pozzomaggiore, Sassari, Italy. She was the second child of Giovanni Battista Carboni and Maria Domenica Pinna. Unfortunately, Edvige had to leave school at the 4th grade due to various circumstances.
From a young age, Edvige felt a strong calling to the religious life. However, she selflessly decided to stay at her parents' home and dedicate herself to caring for her chronically ill mother. Edvige's love for God and her desire to serve Him intensified during this time, and she spent all her free moments in prayer, seeking solace and strength.
On the 14th of July 1911, something extraordinary happened in Edvige's life. She received the signs of the stigmata, the visible wounds of Christ's crucifixion, on her body. Initially, she tried to conceal the signs and the bloodstains that resulted from them, but it soon became apparent to those around her. This mystical experience further deepened her faith and led her to a life of even greater devotion and contemplation.
In her pursuit of spiritual growth and seeking to fully embrace her calling, Edvige moved to Rome, Italy, just prior to the outbreak of World War II. During the war years, she dedicated herself to serving others through various charitable works and fervent prayer. Her unwavering faith became a beacon of hope and inspiration for those suffering from the ravages of war, and she tirelessly prayed for the souls of the departed.
Throughout her life, Blessed Edvige Carboni reported numerous apparitions and encounters with holy figures, including Jesus Christ Himself, as well as Saint Anne, Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Dominic Savio, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Gemma Galgani, Saint Genaro of Naples, Saint John Bosco, Saint Paul the Apostle, Saint Rita of Cascia, Saint Sebastian, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and even attacks by demons. These encounters affirmed and strengthened her spiritual journey, providing her with guidance and comfort.
Blessed Edvige Carboni passed away at 10:30 pm on 17 February 1952 in Rome, Italy, from angina pectoris. She was buried initially in Albano Laziale, Italy, next to her brother. However, on 6 October 2015, her remains were re-interred at the Pontifical Sanctuary of Santa Maria Goretti in Nettuno, Rome, Italy.
Her spiritual influence and the impact of her life's work were widely recognized. On 4 May 2017, Pope Francis formally decreed her heroic virtues, and she was venerated by the Catholic Church. Furthermore, on 15 June 2019, Pope Francis beatified her, signifying her blessedness and her special place in heaven. The beatification recognition ceremony took place at the Ippodromo Generale Eugenio Unali in Pozzomaggiore, Sassari, Italy, and was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu.
Blessed Edvige Carboni's life serves as a testament to the power of faith, devotion, and selflessness. Her deep relationship with God, her mystical experiences, and her tireless devotion to prayer and service to the needy continue to inspire countless believers even today. She is a shining example of how one person's unwavering faith can bring hope and comfort to those in need.
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