Patronage
Patron Saint of Papal Delegates
The Catholic Church venerates St. John XXIII as the patron saint of papal delegates. Patron saints are heavenly intercessors — believers entrust a place, profession, or struggle to a saint whose own life touched it, and ask for their prayers before God.
St. John XXIII
Feast: October 11“He is celebrated for initiating the Second Vatican Council, promoting openness and reform in the Catholic Church.”
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