Francesca Bussa de' Leoni (1384 – March 9, 1440), known as Frances of Rome Obl.S.B. (Italian: Francesca Romana; Latin: Francisca Rōmāna), was an Italian Catholic mystic, organizer of …

Frances was born in the city of Rome in 1384 to a wealthy, noble family. From her mother she inherited a quiet manner and a pious devotion to God. From her father, however, she inherited …

Mar 9, 2022 · The life of Frances of Rome calls each of us not only to look deeply for God in prayer, but also to carry our devotion to Jesus living in the suffering of our world. Frances …

Jan 1, 2025 · Saint Frances of Rome (born 1384, Rome [Italy]—died March 9, 1440, Rome; canonized 1608; feast day March 9) was the founder of the Oblate Congregation of Tor de’ …

March 9: Saint Frances of Rome, Religious—Optional Memorial. 1384–1440 Patron Saint of motorists and widows Invoked against the death of children Canonized by Pope Paul V on …

Frances was remarkable for her charity to the poor, and her zeal for souls. She won away many Roman ladies from a life of frivolity, and united them in an association of oblates attached to …

Jan 25, 2025 · St. Frances was born into a noble Roman family in the year 1384. From an early age, Frances felt drawn to the religious life, but at the age of thirteen her parents forced her into...

(Bussa di Leoni.) One of the greatest mystics of the fifteenth century; born at Rome, of a noble family, in 1384; died there, 9 March, 1440. Her youthful desire was to enter religion, but at her …

Frances of Rome, Saint (BUSSA DI LEONI), one of the greatest mystics of the fifteenth century; b. at Rome, of a noble family, in 1384; d. there, March 9, 1440. Her youthful desire was to …

Saint Frances of Rome (St Francoise Romaine) Feast Day – March 9. St Frances of Rome was born into a noble Roman family in 1384. At the age of 12 she married another Roman noble, …