Pier Giorgio Frassati, a “True Brother” to Be Canonized by Pope

12 amazing facts about the life of soon-to-be saint Pier Giorgio Frassati

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his enthusiastic witness to holiness that reaches “to the heights.” / Credit: Public domain CNA Staff, Sep 6, 2025 / 08:00 am (... [...]

Pier Giorgio Frassati, a “True Brother” to be canonized by Pope

Testimonies from young members of Catholic Action reveal the enduring relevance of Pier Giorgio Frassati, who called life “joy through suffering,” and showed that peace and hope are born from someone in love, who says “yes” each day to God and to others. Read all

The miracle that opened the door to Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

Several years ago, a Los Angeles priest made a dramatic recovery from an Achilles tendon injury after praying a novena to then-Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. After an investigation, the Vatican recognized the healing as a miracle — which the priest, Father Juan Gutierrez, has shared about as an incredible experience, especially for its role in Pier Giorgio’s canonization.

The Hope and Joy of Pier Giorgio Frassati - Catholic Insight

(On this Sunday, September 7th, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is being canonized, along with fellow Italian, Blessed Carlo Acutis. Both died young - Carlo at 15, Pier Giorgio at 24 - and hence are two of the patrons of youth, but they are otherwise quite different. I haven't written on Carlo, yet, but did venerate