Blessed Francesco Mottola
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
June 29
Born
January 3, 1901
Died
June 29, 1969
Beatified
10 October 2021 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Francesco Mottola, also known as Blessed Francesco Mottola of Tropea, was born on January 3, 1901, in Tropea, Vibo Valentia, Italy. He was the son of Antonio and Concetta Braghó Mottola. Tragically, at the tender age of 12, Francesco's mother took her own life in 1913, leaving a profound impact on his family.