Lecce commemorates 600th anniversary of preacher Fra Roberto Caracciolo

A new collection of studies titled ‘Un predicatore di successo. Fra Roberto Caracciolo da Lecce nel 6° centenario della nascita’ was recently presented at the Biblioteca Caracciolo. The work, edited by Mario Spedicato and Father Michele Carriero, commemorates the 600th anniversary of the birth of Fra Roberto Caracciolo.

Born in Lecce in 1425 to a noble family, Caracciolo was a renowned Franciscan preacher. His career included significant religious activity in various Italian cities, such as Assisi, Florence, and Rome, where he organized penitential processions. The publication features contributions from numerous scholars regarding his historical and religious impact.