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Canonization process for Luigi Di Liegro

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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. Individuals in possession of his writings not yet acquired by the Postulation are also requested to submit them to the Tribunal. To mark the formal initiation of the investigation and the 29th anniversary of Di Liegro’s death, a memorial Mass was held at the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. Presided over by Cardinal Reina, the ceremony included the reading of the official edict. During the homily, Cardinal Reina highlighted Di Liegro’s legacy, stating that his genius lay in identifying charity as the ‘backbone of the Church.’ The proceedings were organized by the Diocese of Rome in collaboration with the Liegro Foundation, Caritas, and various community organizations.

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