On the 80th anniversary of Conventual Franciscan Fr. Placido Cortese’s martyrdom, Fr. Mario Conte, current Director of the Messenger of Saint Anthony, recounts Placido’s life, witness of faith, and charity in a three-part video series.
In this final video, Fr. Mario talks about Friar Placido’s imprisonment, torture, and death. With the opening of Friar Placido’s Cause for Canonization, there are more details about his martyrdom and courageous silence.
