Blessed Benedict XI
Nicolas Bocasini, who became Benedict XI, was a Dominican pope of the early 14th century. Succeeding Boniface VIII durin…
Place
Perugia
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10 saints associated
Blessed Bernardino of Feltre
A 15th-century Franciscan friar, Bernardino of Feltre overcame his small stature and shyness to become one of Italy's gr…
Bonaventure Tornielli
Priest of the Order of the Servants of Mary and famous itinerant preacher of the 15th century, known for his rigorous as…
Blessed Brother Giles
A citizen of Assisi who became one of the first companions of Saint Francis in 1209, Giles distinguished himself by his …
Blessed Columba of Rieti
Born in Rieti in 1477, Colomba dedicated herself to God at an early age under the influence of Saint Catherine of Siena.…
Filomena D'Urso
Filomena D'Urso (1909-1954), in religion Sister Ambrogina di San Carlo, was an Italian religious of the Congregation of …
Saint John of Capistrano
A renowned jurist who became a Franciscan after a period of imprisonment, John of Capistrano was one of the greatest pre…
Léonie Aviat
French religious (1844-1914), in religion Françoise de Sales, co-foundress with Father Louis Brisson of the Oblate Siste…
Simon Fidati
An Italian Augustinian priest and itinerant preacher of the 14th century, Simon Fidati is a major spiritual writer, know…
Vittorio Trancanelli
An Italian physician and father, Vittorio Trancanelli balanced a brilliant career as a surgeon with the heroic care of d…