Pope Leone XIVfinally he learned of his origins milazzesi. Thanks to a Milanese priest, Don Stefano Trio, Missionary of the precious blood And General Secretary of the Italian Conference of Major Superiors In Rome that during the first meeting with His Holiness Leo XIV also mentioned the Holy Father that his ancestors, i Rigganoin particular the grandfather, before emigrating to the United Stateslived in Milazzo in the street Sant’Agostinoa stone’s throw from the church of the same name.
“But does it still exist?” – the pontiff would have intrigued. «Unfortunately no, holiness – he replied Don Stefano -: it was overwhelmed by the fury of the Aerial bombings of Second World War». And immediately afterwards he gave him an interesting genealogical relationship prepared in recent days by Milanese company of Patria Historyleafing through which the pontiff was able to savor some views of his own family rootsamong all the elegant geometries of Ancient cathedral.
«The Holy Father was surprised even when he knew that his predecessor is also, Pope Leo IIwas originally from our areas ». And actually Milazzo He even named a road in the Flatin the district S. Marco. At the end of the short meeting, the most beautiful surprise. Pope Leone XIV wanted to deliver to Father Stefano A photo of hers with dedication: “To the city of Milazzo with my blessing”.
“A precious memory, a blessing” extended to families and the sick, to the people of God “, is keen to clarify Don Stefanowho will jealously guard the precious gift in view of the delivery to Mayor Midili to his next return to the city from Rome. TO Milazzo Don Stefano It is known to most for having attended the parish of the Sacred heartwhere ten years ago, exactly the May 9, 2015was ordained a priest, gaining in a short time the esteem and trust of the high ecclesiastical hierarchies, so much so that some assignments are also deserved in the CEIthe Italian episcopal conference.