On September 7, 2025, at St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. This historic celebration was especially meaningful as Carlo Acutis became the Church’s first millennial saint (Reuters 2025; Vatican News 2025).
Saint Carlo Acutis (1991–2006)
Born in London and raised in Milan, Carlo died at just 15 from leukemia. He was deeply devoted to the Eucharist and created a website cataloguing Eucharistic miracles, using his tech gifts to share the faith with the world. Nicknamed “God’s Influencer,” he balanced his love for the internet and games with prayer, daily Mass, and acts of charity. Two Vatican-approved miracles, including the healing of a Brazilian boy, paved the way for his sainthood (People 2025; NY Post 2025).
Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925)
Born in Turin, Italy, Pier Giorgio was active in Catholic social movements like Catholic Action and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Known for his joyful personality and love for the poor, he often climbed mountains with friends, earning the nickname “saint of the peaks.” Although from a wealthy family, he lived a life of service and prayer, showing how lay Catholics can live heroic virtue in ordinary life. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1990 (Catholic News Agency 2025).
A Witness for Our Times
The canonization of Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati reminds the Church that holiness is not reserved for clergy or religious but is possible in everyday life. Their lives of prayer, service, and joy show that sanctity can flourish in the digital age and in the heart of the modern world.
Prayer through the Intercession of Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
Heavenly Father,
You gave us Saint Carlo Acutis and Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati as shining examples of youthful holiness, love for the Eucharist, and service to the poor.
Through their intercession, draw us closer to your Son Jesus Christ, inspire us to use our gifts for your glory, and help us to live our daily lives with joy, generosity, and faith.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sources and References
- Reuters. “Italian Teen to Become First Millennial Catholic Saint on Sunday.” September 4, 2025.
- Vatican News. “Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati to Be Canonized Together.” June 13, 2025.
- People Magazine. “Carlo Acutis, First Millennial Saint, to Be Canonized in Fall 2025.”
- Catholic News Agency. “Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati: The Church’s Young and Ordinary Holy Patrons.” June 2025.
- NY Post. “First Millennial Saint Carlo Acutis Will Be Canonized Sept. 7, the Pope Says.”
by: Rev. Fr. Clifford Atta Anim
That’s remarkable. Especially with the millennial saint. May God grant us the grace to also live acceptable and exemplary lives🙏🏽
Amen