Blessed Francesco Paoli
Also known as: Angelo Paoli; Father of the Poor (nickname given him by parishioners in Rome)
Feast Day
20-Jan
Born
1 September 1642 in Argigliano, Casola in Lunigiana, Massa Carrara, Italy
Died
20 January 1720 in Rome, Italy of natural causes
Beatified
18 April 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI; recognition Mass scheduled to be celebrated at the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome, Italy by Cardinal Agostino Vallini
Venerated
21 January 1781 by Pope Pius VI (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Francesco Paoli, also known as Angelo Paoli and affectionately called the "Father of the Poor," was born on 1 September 1642 in Argigliano, Casola in Lunigiana, Italy. He came from a devout family, being the son of Angelo Paoli and Santa Morelli. From a young age, Francesco exhibited a deep devotion to his faith and a strong desire to serve others.
Cause for Canonization
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