Archbishop Domenico Battaglia
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Naples’ new cardinal sees red hat as call to ‘embrace the cross of the weakest’
Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples, Italy, said he sees the appointment not as a personal honor but as a call... Read more
Italy’s Mafia-fighting ‘street priest’ Archbishop Domenico Battaglia to become a cardinal
Battaglia’s reputation as a “street priest” close to drug addicts and the poor has also led some to view him... Read more
Pope Francis includes Naples, Italy, archbishop among new cardinals
During his tenure in Naples, Italy, the archbishop has spoken out strongly against the violence of organized crime in the... Read more
Blood of St. Januarius miraculously liquifies again
The miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius, bishop, martyr, and patron saint of Naples, Italy, was... Read more
Blood of St. Januarius liquefies in Naples on feast day
The blood of St. Januarius liquefied on Monday at a Mass in Naples, where the archbishop sharply condemned the city’s... Read more
Pope Francis narrows choice for next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops
The pope said that ‘an authoritative cardinal’ should lead the influential bishops’ conference. Read more
Who will be the next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops’ conference?
The choice will ultimately be made by Pope Francis. Read more
Here’s the prayer for Ukraine cited by Pope Francis
The prayer was composed by Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples. Read more
‘They are killing Naples’: Catholic archbishop appeals for an end to mafia violence
Archbishop Domenico Battaglia’s appeal followed a spate of deadly violence. Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies for the second time in 2021
Naples Archbishop Domenico Battaglia said: “We thank the Lord for this gift.” Read more
Blood of St. Januarius liquefies in Naples
Naples archdiocese announced that the miraculous event took place at 5.18 p.m. local time on May 2. Read more
