The Vatican Press Office has announced Pope Francis’ recognition of a miracle that occurred through the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis. The Pontiff authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to publish the relevant decree. On this basis, on a date to be defined, Charles will be proclaimed a saint, thus moving from the local cult that is typical of the status of blessed, to the universal cult that characterizes canonized saints.
“The Church of Assisi is celebrating. Praise be to the Lord, who is doing great things, to give a boost to our enthusiasm in Christian coherence and in the proclamation of the Gospel. Thanks also to the Holy Father who is supporting the work of God – said Bishop Sorrentino – Being still in Rome, where the CEI ends, I plan to arrive in Assisi in the evening, to thank the Lord in the Eucharistic celebration. But from now on I join the faithful who are in the Sanctuary for a prayer of praise. May the Lord continue his work through the testimony of Blessed Carlo. He will be able to be called ‘Saint’ and venerated with the liturgical cult due to the Saints only after canonization, therefore, everything remains as before But we express our joy with exultation in union with the family, especially the father Andrea and the mother Antonia, and all the devotees of Carlo scattered around the world. May he obtain from the Lord to love him as he loved him, especially in the Holy Eucharist . Looking forward to seeing you again, I bless you from the bottom of my heart.”
