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Relic tours and anniversaries of Saint Carlo Acutis

Overview

Following his canonization by Pope Leo XIV on September 7, 2025, the relics of Saint Carlo Acutis—the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint—have been featured in various religious missions and festivals. In Australia, a major relic containing a section of his pericardium began a four-month tour on June 25, visiting 19 dioceses and over 50 cities as a precursor to the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney. As the 20th anniversary of his death on October 12, 2006, is observed, commemorations are expanding globally. In Vietnam, the legacy of the saint has attracted thousands of Gen Z visitors to the Thủ Thiêm Lovers of the Holy Cross Congregation. In Italy, the Oratorio di Soresina festival scheduled a relic arrival for September 1, featuring a procession and Mass at the Buon Pastore church. In South America, the saint’s presence continues to grow. Relics were scheduled to arrive in Paraná, Argentina, on September 10 for enthronement at the Santo Domingo Savio parish. In Brazil, a first-degree relic consisting of two strands of hair was scheduled for public visitation in Maringá on October 19, following an itinerary through northern Paraná that included Mandaguaçu. In Italy, celebrations remain widespread. In Assisi, the city is hosting four days of events, including a Holy Mass at the Sanctuary of the Spogliazione presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle. In Milan, the Diocese is organizing prayer sessions and the ‘Santi con Carlo’ initiative. In Centola, an ‘ex corpore’ relic was donated to the parish of San Nicola di Bari. Cultural interest is further bolstered by the film ‘Il mio nome è Carlo’ and the documentary ‘Carlo Acutis. The Millennial Saint’, scheduled for release between October 15 and 21. On September 7, 2026, the Church marked the first anniversary of Acutis’s canonization.

Entities

Carlo Acutis · Assisi · Catholic Church · Pope Leo XIV · Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Maringá to host relic of Saint Carlo Acutis

    A first-degree relic of Saint Carlo Acutis, the “patron saint of the internet,” will be available for public veneration in Maringá, Brazil, on Monday, October 19.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Carlo Acutis honored with new square in Monza

    A new square dedicated to Saint Carlo Acutis has been inaugurated in Monza, Italy, to honor the memory of the young saint who died in the city in 2006.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Centola receives relic of Saint Carlo Acutis

    A relic of Saint Carlo Acutis arrives in Centola, Italy, marking a spiritual connection to the region where the saint spent his childhood summers.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    St Carlo Acutis relics visited by students in Melbourne

    Students in Melbourne gathered to venerate the relics of St Carlo Acutis, the first Millennial saint, during a missionary visit to Australia.

  5. [CULTURE] 22 sources
    San Carlo Acutis commemorated on 20th anniversary of death

    Commemorations and media events are marking the 20th anniversary of San Carlo Acutis' death, including live televised Masses in Assisi, a new documentary release, and various religious initiatives.

  6. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Carlo Acutis legacy attracts thousands of Gen Z visitors in Vietnam

    Thousands of Gen Z youth are visiting the Thủ Thiêm Lovers of the Holy Cross Congregation to honor the legacy of Carlo Acutis through an exhibition of his religious collections.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Saint Carlo Acutis honored through novenas and youth initiatives

    Devotees are observing a novena and new community initiatives to honor Saint Carlo Acutis, celebrating his legacy of youth spirituality and his canonization by Pope Leo XIV.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Carlo Acutis honored at San Gerardo Hospital as reports of healing emerge

    San Gerardo Hospital in Monza will inaugurate a ‘Garden of Saints’ to honor Carlo Acutis, while reports of miraculous healings attributed to the Blessed continue to emerge.

  9. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Assisi and Segrate host commemorations for Saint Carlo Acutis

    Assisi and Segrate host commemorations for Saint Carlo Acutis, marking 20 years since his death with religious events and relic exhibitions attracting millions of pilgrims.

  10. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Carlo Acutis: 1.2 million pilgrims visit tomb in Assisi

    Approximately 1.2 million pilgrims visited the tomb of Carlo Acutis in Assisi over the past year, marked by a commemorative Mass celebrating the first anniversary of his canonization.

  11. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Carlo Acutis: Church marks first anniversary of canonization

    The Catholic Church celebrates the first anniversary of the canonization of Carlo Acutis, the millennial saint known for his devotion and use of technology to spread faith.

  12. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Carlo Acutis relics to arrive in Paraná, Argentina

    Relics of Carlo Acutis, the ‘saint of the Internet,’ will be enthroned in Paraná, Argentina, following the theft of previous relics from the Santo Domingo Savio parish in July 2025.

  13. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Soresina festival to host relic of Saint Carlo Acutis

    The Oratorio di Soresina festival will welcome the relic of Saint Carlo Acutis on September 1, featuring a procession, Mass, and religious services aimed at local youth.

  14. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    St Carlo Acutis relic begins four-month mission across Australia

    A relic of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is touring Australia as the Catholic Church sees increased youth engagement under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV.

Sources

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