Maria Goretti was canonized by Pope Pius XII.
Maria Goretti was canonized on June 24, 1950, by Pope Pius XII.
She was canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1950.
St. Maria Goretti High School was created in 1933.
Maria Goretti knew neither how to read nor how to write.
In Nettuno, Italy, is the Shrine of St. Maria Goretti and her mortal remains.
In Nettuno, Italy, is the Shrine of St. Maria Goretti and her mortal remains.
They were farmers.
Yes, St. Maria Goretti's body is considered incorrupt. She died at the age of 11 in 1902, and her body can still be seen in a glass casket at the Sanctuary of St. Maria Goretti in Italy. The Catholic Church views her as a symbol of purity and forgiveness.
No, St. Maria was not taught how to read or write.
Maria Goretti's full name is Maria Goretti. She did not have a middle name.
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St. Maria Goretti died in 1902 at the age of 11 after being stabbed multiple times by a man named Alessandro Serenelli. The circumstances surrounding her death involved Alessandro making unwanted advances towards Maria, which she resisted. In a fit of rage, Alessandro attacked her, leading to her tragic death. Maria forgave Alessandro before she died, and he later repented for his actions. Maria was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church for her forgiveness and purity.