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Blessed Francesco Pianzola
Blessed Francesco Pianzola

Blessed Francesco Pianzola

Also known as: Francis Pianzola; Apostle of Lomellina

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 4

Born

October 5, 1881

Died

June 4, 1943

Beatified

4 October 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Francesco Pianzola, also known as Francis Pianzola, is recognized as the Apostle of Lomellina for his dedicated and inspiring mission work among the poor and marginalized. He was born on 5 October 1881 in Sartirana Lomellina, Pavia, Italy, into a farming family.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2008-10-04 by 4 October 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI; beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral in Vigevano, Italy by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins
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