Pope Francis canonized millennial Carlo Acutis: details of the solemn ceremony.

Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

According to inkorr.com: Pope Francis held a solemn canonization of two Italian saints - Carlo Acutis, who is called the 'God's influencer', and Pier Giorgio Frassati. This event took place in the Vatican, where about 80 thousand pilgrims from various corners of the world gathered, according to reports from VaticanNews.

Carlo Acutis, who was born in 1991, became the first millennial to be declared a saint by the Church. In life, he was an avid programmer and gamer, having created several religious websites, among which an online archive that documents 108 Eucharistic miracles draws special attention.

Information about the saints

The body of Carlo Acutis is located in Assisi, Italy. His sarcophagus is situated in the side nave of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, where it is visible that the deceased was dressed in jeans, a sweatshirt, and sneakers. The saint's heart is kept in the Cathedral of San Rufino.

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Information about Pier Giorgio Frassati

Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was born in 1901, was a student known for his anti-fascist views and assistance to the needy. He died at the age of 25 from polio. The solemn canonization ceremony took place in St. Peter's Square in the presence of relatives and thousands of believers. Pope Francis made a call for peace in Ukraine, expressing support for the Ukrainian people and urging for prayer and mercy.

Thus, the Pope declared the canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who are now recognized as saints by the clergy. This significant event took place in the Vatican with the participation of thousands of pilgrims and relatives, and the new saints will be honored by believers as intercessors before God.