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Saint for a Minute

Blessed Giovannina Franchi

Blessed Giovannina Franchi

Blessed Giovannina Franchi

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Feb

Born

24 June 1807 in Como, Italy

Died

23 February 1872 in Como, Italy of smallpox

Beatified

20 September 2014 by Pope Francis

Venerated

20 December 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Giovannina Franchi, also known as Giovannina Franchi, was born on 24 June 1807 in Como, Italy. She was born into a wealthy family, but from a young age, she felt a strong desire to help the poor and marginalized of society. This compassionate spirit led her to dedicate her life to serving others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2014-09-20 by 20 September 2014 by Pope Francis

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