Maria Teresa Goretti (Italian: [maˈriːa teˈrɛːza ɡoˈretti]; 16 October 1890 – 6 July 1902) was an Italian virgin martyr of the Catholic Church, and one of the youngest saints to be canonized. [1]

Maria Goretti was beatified by Pope Pius XII in a ceremony at Saint Peter's Basilica on April 27, 1947. Three years later, on June 24, 1950, Maria was declared a saint and Alessandro was present in the …

Portrait by Noah Buchanan depicting Alessandro receiving St. Maria’s forgiveness at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, Wisconsin. St. Maria Goretti is unique in that she is the youngest …

Discover the inspiring life of St. Maria Goretti, patron saint of purity. Learn her story and find meaning in faith, forgiveness, and grace.

Saint Maria Goretti’s short life and tragic death present us with so much more than a tragedy. They present us with hope—hope that even the most hardened sinner can repent and be saved.

Jul 6, 2025 · In 1950, Pope Pius XII canonized this “20th century St. Agnes” in the presence of her mother, her siblings, and her erstwhile neighbor, who had killed her only to discover in her an …

When neighbors or kindly merchants would give Maria a treat, she would take it home to share with her brothers and sisters. Cheerful and intelligent, Maria was also beautiful, with chestnut hair …

2 days ago · Many miracles were attributed to Maria Goretti after her death. In 1950, she was canonised by Pope Pius XII, becoming the youngest Roman Catholic saint officially recognised by name.

From a homily at the canonization of St. Maria Goretti by P. Pius XII: It is well known how this young girl had to face a bitter struggle with no way to defend herself. Without warning a vicious stranger burst …

Jul 6, 2025 · The canonization of Saint Maria Goretti (1890-1902), which drew an immense crowd of 250,000 attendees, stands as a testament to the profound influence of her poignant life story that …