Beatification of Loyola, Xavier, Ávila, Isidore, and Neri (1622)

On 12 March 1622, Pope Gregory XV canonized Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Ávila, Isidore the Farmer, and Philip Neri. The sources confirm this specific date and papal authority for the collective canonization. While beatifications for four of the five occurred under Pope Paul V between 1609 and 1619, no passage evidences Teresa of Ávila's beatification.

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Background. The five individuals were prominent figures in the Catholic Church. Ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits, while Francis Xavier was a Navarrese missionary. Teresa of Ávila was a Carmelite nun and mystic, Isidore the Farmer was a Mozarab farmworker, and Philip Neri founded the Congregation of the Oratory.

Beatification. Prior to canonization, four of the figures were beatified by Pope Paul V. Ignatius of Loyola was beatified in 1609, while Francis Xavier and Isidore the Farmer were beatified in 1619. Philip Neri was beatified in 1615. The provided passages do not state a beatification date or authority for Teresa of Ávila.

Canonization. On 12 March 1622, Pope Gregory XV formally canonized all five individuals. The sources consistently identify Gregory XV as the pope responsible for this specific event. This act recognized their sainthood, with Isidore the Farmer canonized alongside the other four on that date.

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