Saint Carlo Acutis
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Fire damages historic Italian monastery where St. Carlo Acutis received first Communion
An Oct. 11 fire severely damaged the 17th-century Bernaga Monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, forcing 21 cloistered nuns... Read more
1,000-piece St. Carlo Acutis mosaic used to ‘convict the universal call to holiness’
After hearing about Carlo Acutis, artist Johnny Vrba created a unique portrait of the new saint using unusual items and... Read more
Vatican establishes feast days of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
Going forward, the Catholic Church will commemorate the liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis on Oct. 12 and of St.... Read more
Inspired by Acutis and Frassati: ‘You don’t have to be perfect to be a saint’
On Sunday, St. Peter’s Square was filled with singing and prayers in many languages accompanying the first canonizations of Pope... Read more
Pope Leo XIV proclaims Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Italians Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints before a crowd of thousands in St. Peter’s... Read more
Bishop’s message to young people ahead of Acutis canonization: ‘Follow his example’
“Dear faithful and most beloved young people, let yourselves be guided by Carlo, follow his example, follow in his footsteps,... Read more
New animated movie depicts the life of soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
“Carlo Acutis, God’s Influencer” brings to life the story of the Church’s first millennial saint, who used his passion for... Read more
Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati: Church’s young, ‘ordinary’ holy patrons
The canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati will be a crucial step in a decades-long effort to attract... Read more
Carlo Acutis’ teachers share their memories of him at school
In the classroom, Carlo Acutis was a lively student with a gift for friendship, teachers recall. Read more
CNA explains: Everything you should know about relics
Here are 10 of the most asked questions about relics and why Catholics venerate them. Read more
Vatican issues special stamps for canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
The young faces of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be immortalized in special stamps issued on... Read more
12 things you should know about soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
Who was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are... Read more
How a parish play about Carlo Acutis inspired love for the Eucharist
Father Epeli Qimaqima told CNA that the play has sparked lasting spiritual transformation and “brought the parish together in more... Read more
How to watch the canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
EWTN News and EWTN Studios will join forces in Rome from Sept. 3–7 to televise the canonizations of Carlo Acutis... Read more
From Malawi to Houston: Catholic schools around the world named after Carlo Acutis
Schools across the world named for Carlo Acutis are getting ready to celebrate his canonization on Sept. 7 in Rome. Read more
Statue of Carlo Acutis enthroned in Argentine cathedral
The Argentine Diocese of Chascomús enthroned a statue of soon-to-be-canonized Carlo Acutis in Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral. Read more
Relic of Carlo Acutis stolen from parish in Argentina
A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis was stolen from St. Dominic Savio Parish in the Argentine Archdiocese of Paraná. Read more
Meet future saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati at the Jubilee of Youth
From July 28 to Aug. 3, Rome will be buzzing with musical performances, prayer vigils, and special events for young... Read more
Here is the miracle that makes possible Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization
The Vatican has recognized two miracles attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession that make possible his canonization on Sept.... Read more
Carlo Acutis to be canonized Sept. 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati
Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness,... Read more
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