# Religious recognition of San Bartolo Longo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-recognition-of-san-bartolo-longo
> Updated: 2026-10-02T14:38:17.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 2.

The Holy See has officially approved the proposal to name San Bartolo Longo as the patron saint of Pompei. Archbishop Tommaso Caputo announced the decision, which Mayor Giuseppe Tortora described as a ‘historical recognition’ of the city’s religious and social foundations.

Following this recognition, the Diocese of Oria has organized religious festivities in Latiano, the birthplace of San Bartolo Longo. These celebrations, scheduled for October 2026, mark the first festivities since his canonization and coincide with the centenary of his death. The program includes a solemn Eucharistic celebration and a Rosary procession led by Bishop Vincenzo Pisanello.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: San Bartolo Longo celebrations set for Latiano

The Diocese of Oria will celebrate San Bartolo Longo in Latiano on October 5, 2026, marking the first festivities since his canonization and the centenary of his death.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-bartolo-longo-celebrations-set-for-latiano

### 2026-09-05: San Bartolo Longo named patron saint of Pompei

The Holy See has named San Bartolo Longo the patron saint of Pompei, with his feast day to be celebrated annually on October 5.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-bartolo-longo-named-patron-saint-of-pompei

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