September 2024: St. Rose of Viterbo (1233-1251)
Rose was born in Viterbo (Italy) in 1233. It was the time of the emperor Frederick II’s reign. Frederick II came into conflict with the pope, who excommunicated him. In response, Frederick began attacking the papal states. In 1240, he conquered the region of Viterbo, Italy. Rose’s parents, Caterina and Giovanni, were of modest origins …