Bartolo Longo was born into wealth on February 11, 1841 in the small town of Latiano, near Brindisi, in southern [[Italy]]. His parents were devout Roman Catholics and taught him to pray the Roasary daily. | Bartolo Longo was born into wealth on February 11, 1841 in the small town of Latiano, near Brindisi, in southern [[Italy]]. His parents were devout Roman Catholics and taught him to pray the Roasary daily. |