Blessed Rosario Livatino C1985

Blessed Rosario Angelo Livatino

Also known as: the boy judge; Il giudice ragazzino

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

21 September; 29 October (archdiocese of Agrigento, Italy based on the anniversary of his Confirmation)

Born

3 October 1952 in Canicattì, Agrigento, Italy

Died

21 September 1990 in an ambush on the road between Canicattì and Agrigento, Italy

Beatified

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

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