Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis: Many ‘are touched by his smile’

Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrated a Mass marking the first liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis.

He said that Carlo Acutis spoke of Jesus with a "radiant" and "smiling" face.

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

Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 at the age of 15, rests in a glass case at the Mary Major Church in Assisi.

Author's summary: Cardinal Parolin praises St. Carlo Acutis' smile.

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Catholic News Agency Catholic News Agency — 2025-10-14

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