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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