Cardinal Pius Rudolph Leonelli

The third Protector was the Cardinal of Capri. Because of the Congregation’s great need he was an excellent Father to us. He loved the Congregation just as if the Friars were his own sons. Clear signs were often seen especially when the Occhino left. God defended us by means of this holy Prelate. On one occasion he was entering the consistory and heart certain courtesans reading a letter of Occhino’s and they were laughing about the Capuchins. When he heard this he tore it from their hands and rebuked them severely.

According to public opinion and reputation everyone considered him a virgin. In honesty his court far excelled all the others. He was very considerate and would listen to the least friar as if he were the General.

It pleased the Lord God that he pass away to the better life, bequeathing to the world an excellent example in himself.