Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis: Many ‘touched by his smile’ when they see his photo

Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis

During a Mass marking the first liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin reflected on the saint's legacy.

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 celebrated the Mass on October 12 at the Mary Major Church in Assisi, where Carlo Acutis' remains rest in a glass case. Acutis was canonized by Pope Francis on October 10, 2020, and passed away in 2006 at the age of 15 due to fulminant leukemia.

Author's summary: Cardinal Parolin reflects on St. Carlo Acutis' legacy.

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