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Vatican Cardinal Explains How Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati Became Saints

Cardinal Semeraro reflects on Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, sharing how their faith, charity, and joy inspire young people and all Catholics to live fully for God and others.

Saint Carlo Acutis and His Love for the Eucharist

Saint Carlo Acutis, born 1991, used technology to share his deep love for the Eucharist. Dying at 15, he inspired countless young Christians to live with faith, devotion, and joy.

Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati: Saint of the Heights and the Heart

Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925), “the man of the Beatitudes,” lived for faith, charity, and friendship. From Turin to the mountains, his short life still inspires a joyful path to holiness.

How to watch the canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

EWTN News and EWTN Studios will join forces in Rome from Sept. 3–7 to televise the canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Canonization of Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

The historic canonization of Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati is this coming Sunday!

“Fraternità”: Living in the Spirit of Carlo Acutis

“Fraternità – Living for God,” is inspired by the legacy of Carlo Acutis and based at the parish of San Gottardo al Corso in the heart of Milan.

Postulator: Carlo Acutis’ Heart for the Eucharist

Andreas Thonhauser, EWTN Vice President and Chief Global Officer, speaks with Nicola Gori, postulator of Carlo Acutis’ cause, about Carlo’s spirituality, ordinary teenage life, and lasting legacy for the Church.

The Hospital of Saints: Carlo Acutis

The hospital where Carlo Acutis died has connections to other saints. Discover who they are.

“Mama, I Will Be a Saint”: A Mother’s Journey with Carlo Acutis

EWTN Contributor Chris Stefanik speaks with Antonia Salzano, mother of Carlo Acutis, about her son’s inspiring faith, his impact on her conversion, and the hope he offers to parents guiding their children toward holiness.

EWTN Travel: In the footsteps of Carlo Acutis in Milan, Italy

From Rome, we travel to Milan to walk in the footsteps of Carlo Acutis: his parish church, his school, and with his personal friends.

A Moving Portrait of Pope Leo and Rome

Join us for Pope Leo and the Eternal City—a moving portrait of the first U.S.-born pope who, upon taking possession of St. John Lateran, told the faithful with conviction: “Sono Romano—I am Roman.”

Pope Leo XIV: A Roman Long Before the White Cassock

Pope Leo XIV’s deep ties to Rome span decades—from his studies at the Angelicum to his Augustinian leadership—now shaping his pontificate as bishop of Rome, pilgrim, and son of the Eternal City.

St. John Paul II and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Discover inside stories of the life of St. John Paul II and travel in the footsteps of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Saint John Paul II: 20 Years Later, His Legacy Still Inspires the World

Twenty years after his death, Pope St. John Paul II’s memory endures. His long papacy left a lasting mark on the Church and the modern world.

Life of Pope Francis before his pontificate

The EWTN Vatican Summer Academy has ended, a deep-dive into the world's most prominent Marian Sanctuary, and a look into Pope Francis's life before his pontificate.

2025 EWTN Vatican Summer Academy: Participant Projects

From security during the Jubilee to the message of hope that has spanned from Pope Francis and continues in the pontificate of Pope Leo, these are the stories reported by the EWTN Summer Academy Participants.

St. Mary Major: Rome’s Ancient Witness to Marian Devotion

Perched atop the Esquiline Hill, St. Mary Major stands as one of Rome’s most beloved and historically rich basilicas.

EWTN SUMMER ACADEMY: How to Become a Digital Missionary

The EWTN Summer Academy took place in Rome for the fourth year in a row. 40 journalists studied, collaborated on scripts, and worked in teams to produce, shoot, and edit videos, all while taking a deeper dive into their faith.

Pope Leo and Young People

Since being elected in May, young people from around the world have enthusiastically welcomed Pope Leo XIV as their new Holy Father.

In the Places of Pier Giorgio Frassati in Turin

Nestled between the Alps in northern Italy, Torino gave the Church one of the most beloved modern witnesses of Gospel living: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Tor Vergata 2000: A Jubilee to Remember

One of the most iconic moments of the Great Jubilee in 2000, the first of the new millennium, was undoubtedly the World Youth Day in Rome.

Vatican news: St. John Henry Newman Named Doctor of the Church and MORE

Pope Leo XIV names Newman Doctor of the Church, appoints new Vatican Observatory head, meets youth and influencers, as Rome hosts first Catholic Music Awards.

This is How You Get to Tor Vergata in Rome

This is how you get to Tor Vergata in Rome, the location for the Pope's first official meeting with youth since the start of his pontificate, taking place during the Jubilee of Youth.

Pope Leo XIV Greets Participants in EWTN Summer Academy

The pope greeted, among other groups, participants in the EWTN Summer Academy.

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