Pope Leo XIV Canonizes First Two Saints of His Pontificate: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
Vatican City, Sept. 7, 2025 — Tens of thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, marking the first canonizations of his pontificate. The open-air Mass, attended by an estimated 70,000–80,000 pilgrims, elevated two beloved figures of modern Catholic devotion: In his…