We welcomed with joy the decision of the Holy Father Leo XIV to set the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati for next September 7, together with Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Pier Giorgio’s canonization represents a significant moment for the entire Catholic Action, and his figure is an example for generations of young and adult lay people committed to the Church and the world. As Pope Leo XIV recalled: “His straightforward and luminous life reminds us that, just as no one is born a champion, no one is born a saint” (Homily for the Jubilee of Sport, 15 June 2025).
The Eucharistic celebration with the rite of canonization will be presided over by Pope Leo XIV and will be held in Saint Peter Square starting at hours 10,00.
For the occasion, Italian Catholic Action has also planned two other events focusing on culture and spirituality, on Saturday, September 6th in Rome.
Please note that participation is free.
| 📅 September 3, 2025 | Press conference |
| 📅 September 6, 2025 |
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With Blessed Pier Giorgio. The Man of the eight Beatitudes
| Pier Giorgio accompanied young people, and in particular the young people of Catholic Action associations, from the first WYD to the one in Lisbon. This itinerary with Pier Giorgio, man of the eight beatitudes, prepared for WYD in Krakow (2016), has been updated in English for WYD in Panama, and we would like to recommend it to your attention.The brochure was prepared by the International Forum of Catholic Action and the PIO XI Catholic Action School of Sanctity Foundation. |
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On the occasion of the canonisation of Pier Giorgio Frassati a multilingual t-shirt with the words ‘Verso l’Alto” (To the Top)
