Antonio Franco (bishop)

Blessed Antonio Franco (26 September 1585 – 2 September 1626) was a Roman Catholic Italian bishop 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.

Antonio Franco (bishop)

Blessed Antonio Franco (26 September 1585 – 2 September 1626) was a Roman Catholic Italian bishop 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.