Feast day · August 19

Saint Louis of Toulouse

Saint Louis of Toulouse

Saint Louis of Toulouse was a Franciscan bishop in the 13th century and a member of the royal family of Anjou. Renouncing his right to the throne, he dedicated his life to caring for the poor and living in humility. He became Bishop of Toulouse at a young age and was known for his generosity, piety, and devotion to the Franciscan ideals. Louis died at the age of 23 and was canonized in 1317 by Pope John XXII.

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