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Blessed Francesco Paoli
Blessed Francesco Paoli

Blessed Francesco Paoli

Also known as: Angelo Paoli; Father of the Poor (nickname given him by parishioners in Rome)

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 20

Born

September 1, 1642

Died

January 20, 1720

Beatified

18 April 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI

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

Beatified
Beatified2010-04-18 by 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
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