Venerable Carlo Acutis, the youngest saint in history, is officially declared a saint by Pope Leo XIV.

Two New Saints Honoured in Vatican: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

In a historic ceremony held in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati on Sunday, marking a significant event in the Catholic Church. Both saints, who hail from Italy, have inspired countless individuals across the globe with their unwavering faith and selfless service.

Carlo Acutis, known as the first millennial saint, dedicated his life to the Church and created a website for a volunteering project in his school. His devotion to the Eucharist was evident in his famous phrase: "The Eucharist is my way to Heaven." A miracle recognized for his beatification was the cure of Valeria Valverde, a 21-year-old Costa Rican woman who recovered after a severe head injury in a bicycle accident.

Carlo Acutis also collaborated on the website of the Pontifical Academy of Cultorum Martyrum. His body is preserved in the Church of the Spogliazione, in Assisi. Fidelity from all over the world, especially many young people already devoted to Acutis, attended the ceremony, holding holy cards with the young man's image.

Pier Giorgio Frassati, born in Turin in 1901 into a wealthy bourgeois family, lived a life of service despite his young age. He died unexpectedly on July 4, 1925, at the age of 24, from a fulminant polio. During his life, Frassati joined almost all the Catholic associations for the laity to help the poor, providing them with food, clothing, wood, coal, and furniture.

Pope Leo XIV praised Frassati, stating that "Driven by the power of the Gospel and belonging to ecclesial associations, he generously committed himself to society, contributed to political life, and eagerly served the poor." A miracle recognized for his beatification was the cure of a young South American boy born in 2010 with a congenital pancreas malformation.

During the ceremony, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of young people not wasting their lives. He said, "The saints Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis are an invitation to all of us, especially young people, not to waste our lives, but to orient them towards the heights and make them a masterpiece."

The ceremony for Carlo Acutis' canonization was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis. Despite this, the day marked a significant milestone in the lives of both saints, and their stories continue to inspire countless individuals worldwide.

Venerable Carlo Acutis, the youngest saint in history, is officially declared a saint by Pope Leo XIV.