# Canonization process for Luigi Di Liegro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canonization-process-for-luigi-di-liegro
> Updated: 2026-09-23T13:14:57.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Pope Leo XIV announced the opening of a diocesan inquiry into the life and virtues of Luigi Di Liegro, the founder of Caritas Rome. The Pope described Di Liegro, who died in 1997, as a model of pastoral action who focused on ‘seeing’ and listening to reality.

Following this announcement, Cardinal Vicar Baldassarre Reina officially published the edict for the beatification and canonization process. The edict invites the faithful to submit information or writings to the Diocesan Tribunal of the Vicariate of Rome that may support or oppose Di Liegro’s reputation for holiness.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Luigi Di Liegro: Edict published for beatification cause

The edict for the beatification and canonization of Luigi Di Liegro, the first director of Caritas Roma, has been published, inviting the faithful to provide evidence regarding his reputation for holiness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luigi-di-liegro-edict-published-for-beatification-cause

### 2026-09-18: Luigi Di Liegro canonization inquiry announced by Pope

Pope Leo XIV has launched a diocesan inquiry into the life and virtues of Luigi Di Liegro, the founder of Caritas Rome, to begin the process of his canonization.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luigi-di-liegro-canonization-inquiry-announced-by-pope

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