# Catholic Church beatification causes in Rome

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catholic-church-beatification-causes-in-rome
> Updated: 2026-11-05T06:11:08.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Diocese of Rome has initiated processes for the beatification of two individuals. 

In early November, the diocese announced the opening of a diocesan investigation into the life and virtues of Lorenzo Cuneo, a Caritas volunteer who died after being struck by a truck while assisting a motorist. The tribunal is tasked with collecting testimonies to determine if Cuneo lived Christian virtues in a heroic manner.

Additionally, the cause for the beatification and canonization of Carlo Casini, a prominent jurist and pro-life activist who died in 2020, is scheduled to officially open in December. The ceremony will be presided over by Cardinal Baldassarre Reina.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Rome to open beatification cause for Carlo Casini

The beatification cause for Carlo Casini, a prominent Italian jurist and pro-life activist, will officially open in Rome on December 11, presided over by Cardinal Baldassarre Reina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rome-to-open-beatification-cause-for-carlo-casini

### 2026-11-02: Rome Diocese opens beatification cause for Lorenzo Cuneo

The Diocese of Rome is launching an investigation into the life of Lorenzo Cuneo, a scout who died helping a motorist, to evaluate him for beatification.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rome-diocese-opens-beatification-cause-for-lorenzo-cuneo

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