Bust of Francis II of Bourbon Donated to the Church of Santa Caterina a Formiello in Napoli

Servant of God Francesco II, ora pro nobis

A new bust of Servant of God King Francesco II of the Two Sicilies was donated to the Chiesa di Santa Caterina a Formiello near Porta Capuana in Naples. Among those who donated the bust with the Associazione Maria Carolina we find Dr. Luigi Andreozzi, Dr. Giovanni Samo and Dr. Giuseppe Giunto. The sculpture was made by papier-mâché master Leopoldo Santaniello in collaboration with the Bottega delle Due Sicilie.

Many supporters of the Bourbons and devotees of SG Francesco II were in attendance, including the association's President Luigiantonio Galasso.

After Holy Mass in suffrage of His Majesty, the bust was blessed by Don Carmine Amore. Evviva 'o Rre!

Photos courtesy of the Associazione Maria Carolina

For more information and to watch a video of the blessing ceremony visit Napoli, busto di Francesco II di Borbone donato alla chiesa di Santa Caaterina a Formiello – Video (www.brevenews.com)