Blessed Pio Alberto Del Corona
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
15-Aug
Born
5 July 1837 in Livorno, Italy
Died
15 August 1912 in Florence, Italy of natural causes
Beatified
19 September 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta e di San Genesio, San Miniato, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
9 October 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Pio Alberto Del Corona, also known as Alberto Corsi, was born on July 5, 1837, in Livorno, Italy. He embarked on a remarkable journey of service to God and his fellow humans, leaving a lasting impact as a Dominican priest and bishop.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2015-09-19 by 19 September 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta e di San Genesio, San Miniato, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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