> [[09-figures|↑ Back to TOC]] # Saint Angela of Foligno ## Biography Umbrian penitent and mystical writer. She was born at Foligno in Umbria in 1248, of a rich family; died 4 January, 1309. Married at an early age, she loved the world and its pleasures and, worse still, forgetful of her dignity and duties as wife and mother, fell into sin and led a disorderly life. But God, having in His mercy inspired her with a deep sorrow for her sins, led her little by little to the height of perfection and to the understanding of the deepest mysteries. After her conversion she placed herself under the direction of a Franciscan confessor, Father Arnold of Foligno, and took the habit of the Third Order of St. Francis. She established at Foligno a community of sisters devoted to works of charity, and died surrounded by her spiritual children. She was canonized by Pope Francis on October 9, 2013. *Source: Catholic Encyclopedia, "Bl. Angela of Foligno"*