San Roberto Belarmino: doctrina firme, vida de oración y caridad cristiana

In brief

The Church celebrates the feast of Saint Robert Bellarmine on September 17. A cardinal, bishop, and Doctor of the Church, Bellarmine served the Holy See during a period of religious confusion.

Bellarmine was a learned theologian and an apologist during the Protestant Reformation. He authored catechisms and is remembered for his firm doctrine, life of prayer, and Christian charity.