Discovering 30 of the Italian saints. Like any other known people or leaders of the world, there are also great men and women in the Catholic Church. They did extraordinary work, and that’s why they are known as saints. Some of the Italian saints were martyrs.

1. ANGELA MERICI

Angela Merici was born around 1470 in Desenzano, Italy. Angela was still a young girl when her parents died. She was raised by her uncle, who later died as well. She loved God so much that she spent most of her time praying. After her uncle’s death, Angela went to Brescia, Italy, where she came up with a school for young women. A wealthy family helped her set up the school.