Antonio Franco (blessed)
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For the modern archbishop and Apostolic Nuncio, see Antonio Franco (diplomat).
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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Born | 26 September 1585 Naples, Campania, Italy |
Died | 2 September 1626 (aged 41) Santa Lucia del Mela, Messina, Italy |
Resting place | Basilica of Santa Lucia del Mela, Messina, Sicily, Italy |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | 2 September 2013, Santa Lucia del Mela, Messina, Italy by Cardinal Angelo Amato |
Feast | 2 September |
Attributes | Episcopal attire Crozier |
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