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Blessed Rosario Livatino C1985
Blessed Rosario Livatino C1985

Blessed Rosario Angelo Livatino

Also known as: the boy judge; Il giudice ragazzino

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 21

Born

October 3, 1952

Died

September 21, 1990

Beatified

9 May 2021 by Pope Francis

Venerated

21 December 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Rosario Angelo Livatino, also known as the boy judge or Il giudice ragazzino, was born on 3 October 1952 in Canicattè, Agrigento, Italy. He was the son of Vincenzo Livatino and Rosalia Corbo. From a young age, Rosario displayed exceptional academic abilities, consistently earning top marks throughout his educational journey. His dedication and hard work culminated in him graduating with honors from the law school of the University of Palermo on 9 July 1975.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2021-05-09 by 9 May 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Cathedral of San Gerlando, Agrigento, Italy, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro

Feast Days

September 21October 29
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