Which Pope Gregory XV's canonized saint was known for joy?
Philip Neri
Teresa of Ávila
Francis Xavier
Ignatius of Loyola
Answer
Philip Neri, canonized by Pope Gregory XV, was renowned for his exceptional joy and infectious laughter. Known as the "Apostle of Joy," he believed that happiness was a path to holiness. Neri's joy was not merely a fleeting emotion but a profound and unwavering disposition that radiated to those around him. He established the Congregation of the Oratory, a religious order dedicated to spreading joy and serving the poor.
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