Saintlets: Blessed Chiara Luce Badano

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Saintlets: Blessed Chiara Luce Badano

Born in 1971, Blessed Chiara Luce Badano was a vibrant, thoughtful, and deeply loved Italian teenager. She embraced life fully, filling her days with friendships, music, dancing, tennis, swimming, and hiking. At just 17 years old, Chiara was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer. Despite her intense suffering, she maintained a radiant faith and joy that inspired everyone around her.

Before her passing in 1990, she shared a profound message with her mother: “Oh Mama, young people... they are the future. You see, I can’t run anymore, but how I would like to pass on to them the torch, like in the Olympics! Young people have only one life and it’s worthwhile to spend it well.”

Quick Facts

• Feast Day: October 29
• Patronage: Youth, teenagers, young girls, and individuals coping with childhood cancer

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