Blessed Francis Piani
Also known as: Francis of Caldarola; Francis of Calderola
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 28
Died
September 12, 1507
Beatified
miracles reported at his graves, and devotion to him was recorded as early as 1511
Biography
Blessed Francis Piani, also known as Francis of Caldarola or Francis of Calderola, was born in 1424 in the small farming community of Caldarola, Macerata, Italy. Coming from humble beginnings, he witnessed the struggles and hardships faced by his fellow villagers, particularly at the hands of high-interest money lenders and pawn dealers....