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Blessed Pope Benedict XI

Blessed Pope Benedict XI

Blessed Pope Benedict XI

Also known as: Niccolò Boccasini

Saint

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Jul

Born

1240 at Treviso, Italy as Niccolo Boccasini

Died

7 July 1304 at Perugia, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

24 April 1736 by Pope Clement XII (cultus confirmed); 1773 by Pope Clement XIV (beatified)

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Biography

Blessed Pope Benedict XI, also known as Niccolò Boccasini, was born in 1240 in Treviso, Italy. From a young age, he showed great devotion to his faith and joined the Dominican Order. His dedication and intellect soon led him to become the Ninth Master-General of the Dominican Order in 1296.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1736-04-24 by 24 April 1736 by Pope Clement XII (cultus confirmed); 1773 by Pope Clement XIV (beatified)

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