The Vatican has announced a decree acknowledging the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Luigina Sinapi, granting her the title of “venerable.” This Italian lay mystic experienced a vision of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. She has been a close friend of Padre Pio, receiving his guidance and spiritual support throughout her life.
Sinapi was born in Itri, Italy, on September 8, 1916, and was baptized eight days later. According to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, at the age of 15, she joined the Institute of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul in Rome. unfortunately, she was forced to leave the institute because of severe health issues.
Several years later, Sinapi was diagnosed with cancer and was close to death. However, on August 15, 1935, during the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, she received the anointing of the sick and experienced a vision of Jesus and Mary, who miraculously healed her. After this, she chose to live her life offering her suffering for the world’s injustices and for the salvation of priests and all souls.
“She combined her work with an intense life of prayer, animated by a profound interior spirituality and characterized by various sufferings, accompanied by numerous mystical gifts,” the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints posted on its website.