Naples’ New Cardinal Sees Red Hat As Call to ‘Embrace the Cross of the Weakest’
Appointed as archbishop of Naples in late 2020, Archbishop Battaglia spent more than 20 years leading a center for drug rehabilitation in Catanzaro.
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Pope Francis Includes Naples Archbishop Among New Cardinals
With the inclusion of Archbishop Battaglia, there will again be 21 new members added to the College of Cardinals at the December consistory.
Relic of Martyr Killed by Mafia to be Used in Prison Ministry in Naples
Today a plaque on the highway marks the spot where Livatino was killed.
Blood of St. Januarius Liquefies in Naples on Feast Day
Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples held up an ampoule containing the relic of the third-century martyr-saint’s blood in Naples Cathedral on Sept. 19, revealing the liquefaction to shouts and cheers. The reputed miracle usually occurs up to three times a year.
‘They are Killing Naples’: Catholic Archbishop Appeals for an End to Mafia Violence
Over the weekend, armed robbers entered a pizzeria in a Naples suburb, pointing guns at families eating dinner, including young children.
Blood of St. Januarius Liquefies in Naples
During the miracle, the dried, red-colored mass confined to one side of the reliquary becomes blood that covers the entire glass.
Abbot: San Gennaro’s Blood Didn’t Liquefy, but Pray Anyway
The liquefaction is believed to happen at least three times a year, including Dec. 16, but not this year.
Miracle Occurs in Naples: Patron Saint’s Blood Liquifies in Pope’s Presence
This phenomenon is said to happen three times a year: May 1, Sept. 19, which is the saint's feast day, and Dec. 16. The last time this occurred with a pope was in 1848.
