Saint Camilla Battista Varano
Also known as: Battista Varano; Camilla da Varano
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 31
Born
April 9, 1458
Died
May 31, 1524
Canonized
17 October 2010 Pope Benedict XVI
Beatified
7 April 1843 by Pope Gregory XVI (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Saint Camilla Battista Varano, also known as Battista Varano or Camilla da Varano, was born on April 9, 1458, in Camerino, Italy. She was born into a wealthy and noble family, with her father being the prince of Camerino. Despite her privileged upbringing, Camilla felt a deep calling to dedicate her life to God and pursue a religious vocation....