Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his enthusiastic witness to holiness that reaches “to the heights.”

Here is the miracle that now paves the way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

Nov 25, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession on Monday, which will allow for his canonization... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 20, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis reads Ukrainian student’s moving testimony of faith at general audience

Nov 20, 2024

By Kristina Millare

“Through this pain, I am learning greater love. Pain is not only a road to anger and despair; if based... Read more

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his enthusiastic witness to holiness that reaches “to the heights.”

Pier Giorgio Frassati could be canonized during 2025 Jubilee, cardinal says

Apr 27, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, announced on April 26 that Frassati’s canonization... Read more

The Frassati Hiking Pilgrimage takes individuals to the same mountains Frassati climbed.

Frassati pilgrimage takes Catholics ‘to the heights’ as they walk in Blessed Pier Giorgio’s footsteps

Jul 4, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Frassati Hiking Pilgrimage organized by Creatio brings individuals to the same mountains Frassati climbed. Read more

Poster for “To the Top,” a film about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, at the Italian premiere in Rome on March 18, 2023.

Discovering Pier Giorgio Frassati: Film sheds light on humanity, holiness of Italian blessed

Mar 22, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“To the Top” is a new docudrama produced in cooperation with EWTN that explores the humanity and holiness of Blessed... Read more