Acutis, Frassati Canonizations

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At canonization Mass, two mothers stand out as giants of confidence in God

The Catholic Church has its first millennial saint. At a packed canonization Mass in Rome, with 80,000 attending, it was the face of the mother that said it all during the canonization Mass -- Antonia Salzano was moved beyond words when her son, Carlo Acutis, was officially declared saint of the Catholic Church.

Young saints encourage faithful to live life to the full, Pope Leo says

The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God's plan, Pope Leo XIV said, proclaiming two new saints — two young laymen of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Frassati ignites youth faith amid fellowship

With the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati coming up Sept. 7, only a century after his death, the spirit of his faith life rooted in frequenting the Eucharist, prayer and study, as well as service to those in need, and a great love of the outdoors are alive and well among young adult groups across the United States.

Buried in Assisi, Acutis 'true disciple' of St. Francis, rector says

Soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis is a fresh "shoot" budding from the 800-year-old spiritual "vine" of Sts. Francis and Clare in Assisi, said the rector of the shrine housing the millennial teenager's tomb.

September 5, 2025

New Alberta school to embrace the sainted Carlo Acutis

As the brand new Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic High School welcomed students for their first days of classes, principal Bob Charchun said the history and legacy of the Italian computer whiz has only been alluded to briefly.

September 4, 2025

Keeping the message of Carlo Acutis alive

Quebec Catholic Louise Normandeau has been given a rare and intimate glimpse into the soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis.

September 4, 2025

Frassati ascends the heights to sainthood

Just over a century after his untimely death, Italian activist, social justice champion and third-order Dominican Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will officially be canonized by Pope Leo XIV Sept. 7 at St. Peter's Square in Rome.

September 4, 2025

Newest saints united by Eucharist, charity

As Pope Leo XIV presides over his first canonization Mass Sept. 7, he will declare the sainthood of two young Italians whose devotion to the Eucharist nourished a deep involvement in the cultures of their day.

September 5, 2025

New Alberta school to embrace the sainted Carlo Acutis

September 4, 2025

Frassati ascends the heights to sainthood

September 4, 2025

Keeping the message of Carlo Acutis alive

Quebec Catholic Louise Normandeau has been given a rare and intimate glimpse into the soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis.

September 4, 2025