Canonizations

Keeping the message of Carlo Acutis alive

Quebec woman spreads his word after befriending family

Quinton Amundson · September 4, 2025

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

Frassati ascends the heights to sainthood

Luke Mandato · September 4, 2025

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.

Newest saints united by Eucharist, charity

Cindy Wooden · September 4, 2025

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.

Canadians drawn closer to God through Acutis

Soon-to-be saint's influence spreads

Quinton Amundson · July 18, 2025

Carlo Acutis’ awaited canonization as the first millennial saint is poised to occur in just over a month on Sept. 7.

Pope Leo sets Sept. 7 for joint canonization of Blesseds Acutis and Frassati

Justin McLellan · June 13, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati together Sept. 7, the Vatican announced.

Vatican announces canonization of Blessed Acutis is postponed

Carol Glatz · April 21, 2025

With the death of Pope Francis, the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which was scheduled for April 27, has been postponed.

Pope Francis clears way for three new saints, including first woman from Venezuela

Justin McLellan · April 1, 2025

Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonizations of three blesseds: an Armenian Catholic archbishop martyred during the Armenian genocide, a lay catechist from Papua New Guinea killed during World War II and a Venezuelan religious sister who dedicated her life to education and the poor.

Pope Francis says he'll canonize Acutis, Frassati, host meeting on child's rights

Carol Glatz · November 20, 2024

Pope Francis announced that he will canonize Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati next year and that the Vatican will host a world meeting on the rights of the child Feb. 3.

Saints served generously, creatively, Pope Francis says at canonization Mass

Carol Glatz · October 21, 2024

Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs.

Blessed Paradis among 14 new saints

Catholic Register Staff, Catholic News Service · October 16, 2024

The celebration of World Mission Sunday will see Pope Francis declare Canadian Blessed Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 13 others as new saints.