Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Brother Joseph here and today we want to discuss the Canonization of two new Saints - Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Carlo Acutis (1991–2006) was a British-born Italian teenager known for his deep devotion to the Eucharist and his passion for technology. At just 15, he created a website documenting Eucharistic miracles around the world, blending faith and digital creativity in a way that inspired countless others.

He died of leukemia in 2006, offering his suffering for the Church and the Pope. Carlo was beatified in 2020 and will be canonized as the first millennial saint on September 7, 2025 A B. He’s now a patron of youth and computer programmers, often called “God’s influencer.”

Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925) was an Italian layman whose short life radiated joy, courage, and deep faith. Born into a wealthy family in Turin, he chose a path of radical charity and spiritual devotion, often giving away his possessions to the poor and spending hours in Eucharistic adoration and Marian prayer A B.

A passionate mountaineer, Frassati coined the phrase “Verso l’alto”—“To the heights”—which became both his climbing motto and spiritual mission A. He believed holiness was not reserved for the cloistered but could be lived in the streets, classrooms, and mountains. Despite academic struggles and family tensions, he remained steadfast in his love for Christ and service to others A.

At age 24, he died of polio, likely contracted while caring for the sick. His funeral was attended by hundreds of poor and marginalized people he had quietly helped. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1990, calling him the “Man of the Beatitudes.” He will be canonized on September 7, 2025, alongside Carlo Acutis.

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