Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio: Learn More About Today’s Saints

On September 7th, Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio will be canonized saints of the Catholic Church. Today, we talk to Courtney Mares about the lives of these remarkable saints. Get Courtney Mares’s biography of Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers https://ignatius.com/carlo-acutis-updated-edition-sscaup/?searchid=2907778&search_query=carlo+acutis Courtney Mares is the author of the definitive biography of Carlo Acutis and has written several articles about Pier Giorgio. Therefore, we are delighted to talk to her today about these modern saints. As a Vatican reporter, Courtney reveals many details about Carlo and Pier Giorgio that are not as well known. These details reveal that both men fully integrated their faith into their daily lives and that true sanctity is possible for all people! Saint Carlo and Saint Pier Giorgio pray for us! More resources for Carlo Acutis: Carlo Acutis Comic Book from Magnificat: https://ignatius.com/carlo-acutis-6cah/?searchid=2907778&search_query=carlo+acutis Carlo Acutis Comic Book from Voyage Comics: https://ignatius.com/miracles-of-the-eucharist-with-carlo-acutis-mecap/?searchid=2907778&search_query=carlo+acutis More Resources for Pier Giorgio: Pier Giorgio Comic Book from Magnificat: https://ignatius.com/pier-georgio-frassati-6pgfh/?searchid=0&search_query=pier+giorgio Cristina Siccardi biography of Pier Giorgio: https://ignatius.com/pier-giorgio-frassati-pgfrp/?searchid=0&search_query=pier+giorgio Luciana Frassati biography of Pier Giorgio: https://ignatius.com/a-man-of-the-beatitudes-manbp/?searchid=0&search_query=pier+giorgio Pier Giorgio Movie: https://ignatius.com/pier-giorgio-frassati-pgfrm/?searchid=0&search_query=pier+giorgio SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/ Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal Cover Photo of Carlo Acutis Courtesy of Associazione Carlo Acutis 0:00 – The Canonization of Bls. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati with Rome Correspondent Courtney Mares 2:28 – Who was Carlo Acutis? Super Mario Brothers, Computer Coding, and the Eucharist 10:40 – Who was Pier Giorgio Frassati? Mountain Climber and Outdoorsman 12:33 – When your Child becomes a Saint: Carlo’s Parents and Family 24:10- Carlo’s Witness of Joy and Love 30:19 – Carlo’s Death 37:32 – Similarities between Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio 43:40 - What Do These Saints Teach Us Today?