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18Th Century Illustration of Saint Francis Caracciolo Artist Unknown Uploaded By Maryhenryettacarson
18Th Century Illustration of Saint Francis Caracciolo Artist Unknown Uploaded By Maryhenryettacarson

Saint Francis Caracciolo

Also known as: Ascanio Pisquizio; Francesco Caracciolo

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 4

Born

October 13, 1563

Died

June 4, 1608

Canonized

24 May 1807 by Pope Pius VII

Beatified

10 September 1770 by Pope Clement XIV

Biography

Saint Francis Caracciolo, also known as Ascanio Pisquizio and Francesco Caracciolo, was born on October 13, 1563, into a noble family in Villa Santa Maria, Abruzzi, Italy. He came from a distinguished lineage, being related to Saint Thomas Aquinas and the princes of Naples. From an early age, Francis enjoyed the pursuit of hunting. However, at the age of 22, Francis was struck by a leprous-like disease....

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