Saint Francesco Spinelli
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 6
Born
April 14, 1853
Died
February 6, 1913
Canonized
14 October 2018 by Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy
Beatified
21 June 1992 by Pope John Paul II at the Marian Shrine of Caravaggio
Biography
Saint Francesco Spinelli, also known as Francesco Maria Spinelli, was born on 14 April 1853 in Milan, Italy. From a young age, Francesco showed a great passion for the arts, particularly puppetry, and would organize puppet shows for other children in his community. Alongside his mother, he dedicated himself to helping the poor and sick in their city, displaying a deep sense of compassion and service to others....