Two Young Saints for Our Time: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati to Be Canonized Together

Mark Your Calendar: September 7, 2025

This year, the Catholic Church will celebrate a truly historic moment: the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Leo XIV will declare both young men saints— highlighting the Church’s growing recognition of lay holiness in the modern world.

Though they lived nearly a century apart, Carlo and Pier Giorgio are united in spirit. Both lived vibrant, joy-filled lives rooted in prayer, charity, and love for others. Their canonization reminds us that sainthood isn’t only for mystics or monks—it’s for students, hikers, coders, and everyday Catholics trying to live for Christ.

Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Millennial Saint

Born in 1991 and raised in Italy, Carlo was a teenager like many others—he loved video games, soccer, and technology. But his faith set him apart. A daily communicant with deep devotion to the Eucharist, Carlo created a website cataloging Eucharistic miracles around the world to help others grow closer to Jesus.

He died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15, offering his suffering for the Church and the pope. In 2020, he was beatified, and after a second miracle was approved, he’s now set to become the first canonized millennial saint.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: A Saint in Hiking Boots 

Pier Giorgio Frassati was born in 1901 into a wealthy Italian family. Despite his privileged background, he chose a life of radical charity. He was known for giving away his money, visiting the sick, and advocating for justice. At the same time, he was full of joy—he climbed mountains, joked with friends, and loved the outdoors.

He died suddenly of polio at just 24 years old. His funeral shocked his family: thousands of the poor showed up to mourn the young man who had quietly helped them all. In 1990, Pope John Paul II beatified Pier Giorgio and called him “a man of the Beatitudes.”

Celebrate Their Canonization with Us

To mark this historic canonization, we’re excited to offer brand-new devotional items honoring Saint Carlo Acutis and Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati. These include:

• Prayer cards featuring their images and intercession prayers
• Medals and keychains to keep their witness close in daily life
• Rosaries, bracelets, & more!

Whether you're inspired by Carlo's love for the Eucharist or Pier Giorgio’s joyful service to the poor, these items are designed to help you grow closer to Christ through their example.

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Why This Canonization Matters

This canonization is about more than two new saints—it’s a powerful reminder that young people today can live heroic virtue, even in a busy, noisy, modern world. Carlo and Pier Giorgio show us that holiness is not about escaping the world, but transforming it with love.

Their lives challenge us to ask:

• How can I serve others more generously?
• Am I rooted in prayer and the sacraments?
• What gifts can I use to point others toward Christ?

Verso l’alto – To the Heights!

Carlo once said, “All people are born as originals, but many die as photocopies.” Pier Giorgio’s favorite phrase was “Verso l’alto!”—“To the heights!”

Let’s honor their legacy by striving for the heights of holiness in our own lives.