Vatican plans for canonization of six new saints

May 30, 2014

The Vatican has scheduled a consistory on June 12 to prepare for the canonization of six new saints. The consistory will make plans for the canonization of:

• Blessed Giovanni Antonio Farina, an Italian bishop;
• Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an Indian priest;
• Ludovico de Casoria, an Italian Franciscan priest;
• Nicola da Longobardi, an Italian oblate of the Order of Minims;
• Eufrasia Eluvathingal, an Indian religious; and
• Amato Ronconi, an Italian layman

 

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Further information:

• Consistory for the Causes of Canonization (VIS)