Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrated a Mass marking the first liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis, who was canonized by Pope Francis on October 10, 2020, not Pope Leo XIV as mentioned, on Sunday.
He stated that "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 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
The cardinal's homily reflected on St. Paul's exhortation: 'Rejoice in the Lord always.'
Author's summary: Cardinal Parolin celebrates St. Carlo Acutis' feast day.