Antonio Franco (blessed)

For the modern archbishop and Apostolic Nuncio, see Antonio Franco (diplomat).
Blessed

Antonio Franco
Born26 September 1585
Naples, Campania, Italy
Died2 September 1626 (aged 41)
Santa Lucia del Mela, Messina, Italy
Resting placeBasilica of Santa Lucia del Mela, Messina, Sicily, Italy
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Beatified2 September 2013, Santa Lucia del Mela, Messina, Italy by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Feast2 September
AttributesEpiscopal attire
Crozier

Antonio Franco (26 September 1585 – 2 September 1626) was an Italian Catholic priest and prelate of Santa Lucia del Mela. Franco was beatified in 2013 when a miracle was discovered to have been performed through his intercession. Cardinal Angelo Amato beatified him on behalf of Pope Francis.

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