Felice Cappello was an Italian Jesuit priest, theologian, and jurist who lived from 1879 to 1962. Born in Caviola, he was ordained in 1913 and initially served in the diocese of Belluno. After a period of discernment in Lourdes, he joined the Society of Jesus. He became a highly sought-after confessor at the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome and taught at the Gregorian University. Recognized for his extensive theological and legal writings, he is currently considered a Servant of God by the Catholic Church.
Life and work
After his early pastoral work, Cappello moved to Rome to work with the Holy Office. Following a spiritual pilgrimage to Lourdes, he entered the Jesuit order. He spent four decades as a prominent confessor in Rome, dedicating many hours daily to the sacrament. As a scholar, he published numerous works concerning canon law, the relationship between Church and State, and ecclesiastical justice.
Veneration
The process for his beatification was initiated in 1978 by Pope John Paul I, leading to his designation as a Servant of God. He is commemorated on March 25. His remains rest in the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome, which serves as a site where many faithful come to pray at his tomb.