How to Pronounce Alberto Marvelli
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Mar 21, 1918 Ferrara, Emilia Romagna, Italy Died on 05 Oct 1946 (aged 28)
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About Alberto Marvelli
- Blessed Alberto Marvelli (21 March 1918 – 5 October 1946) was an Italian Roman Catholic and a member from the Catholic Action movement.
- He became noted for his defense of the poor and for selflessness during World War II in tending to the homeless and wounded despite the devastating air raids while placing himself at risk in doing so.
- Marvelli also saved numerous people from deportation since he would free them from sealed train carriages before the train would set off.
- Marvelli likewise was an active champion for social justice and was known for providing his own possessions to the poor and homeless more so during the harsh winter periods.
- He served as a town councilor for sometime after the war and aided in restoration efforts though died before an election as a Christian Democrat candidate in an accident.Marvelli's reputation for holiness and for his faith led to the cause for his beatification being introduced and Pope John Paul II beatified Marvelli in 2004 in Loreto.
