Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis: Many ‘Touched by His Smile’ When They See His Photo

Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrated a Mass marking the first liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis, who was canonized by Pope Francis on Oct. 10, 2020, not Pope Leo XIV.

Many, when they see his picture, are touched by his smile: Carlo spoke of Jesus above all with his radiant, luminous and smiling face.

Cardinal Parolin said in his homily, referencing St.

Carlo is a new pearl of this city of saints and a great gift for the Church: May his witness bear abundant fruits of holiness among young people.

Author's summary: Cardinal Parolin honors St. Carlo Acutis.

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