Young Saints

“Through the holiness of the young, the Church can renew her spiritual ardour and her apostolic vigour. The balm of holiness generated by the good lives of so many young people can heal the wounds of the Church and of the world, bringing us back to that fullness of love to which we have always been called: young saints inspire us to return to our first love (cf. Rev 2:4).”

- Pope Francis in Christus Vivit, 50

  • Bl. Carlo Acutis

    1991-2006

  • Bl. Chiara Badano

    1971-1990

  • Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

    1901-1925

  • St. Gemma Galgani

    1878-1903

  • St. Maria Goretti

    1890-1902

  • St. Therese of Lisieux

    1873-1897

  • St. Dominic Savio

    1842-1857

  • St. Kateri Tekakwitha

    1656-1680

  • St. Joan of Arc

    1412-1431

“Their example shows what the young are capable of, when they open themselves up to encounter Christ” (CV, 49).

“May these and so many other young people who perhaps in silence and hiddenness lived the Gospel to the full, intercede for the Church, so that she may be full of joyous, courageous and committed young people who can offer the world new testimonies of holiness” (CV, 63).