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]

Saint Maria Goretti is honored as a martyr, not only because she died defending purity, but because her life reveals the Gospel's deepest truth: that forgiveness is stronger than violence …

St. Maria Goretti is unique in that she is the youngest canonized saint in the Church. She died tragically on July 6, 1902, at the age of eleven.

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 …

In every respect other than her death, Maria Goretti’s brief life seems a story repeated over and over again across the globe. The third of seven children, she was born in 1890 in Corinaldo, …

Jul 6, 2025 · Pope Pius XII beatified Maria on April 27, 1947, and canonized her on June 24, 1950, in a ceremony attended by her mother Assunta. The remains of little Saint Maria Goretti …

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

Jul 6, 2022 · One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. She was the daughter of a …

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 …

Read about St. Maria Goretti, who died defending herself from sexual assault and whose influence from heaven worked miracles, even converting her attacker.