Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers

Vatican journalist Courtney Mares traveled in the footsteps of Carlo Acutis in the Italian cities of Milan and Assisi to write this biography, which weaves storytelling with well-researched reporting to tell the inspiring story of a modern saint. Drawing on the testimonies of the numerous lives changed by Carlo, this book paints a portrait of Carlo as seen through the eyes of his family, friends, teachers, and classmates.

“A superb delivery of the inspiring life of Carlo Acutis. Easy to read and packed with details about his story, this book narrates his holy life while calling all of us to greater levels of holiness by following his example as a saint of modern times.”

—Edward Sri, Author, The Art of Living; Host, All Things Catholic podcast 

The book features a section on seven Eucharistic miracles, bringing you to Catholic pilgrimage sites in Europe that were photographed by Carlo for an exhibition that has traversed the globe {CLICK HERE for an entire volume on Eucharistic miracles}. It also includes the story of the medical miracle attributed to Acutis' intercession, the healing of a young boy in Brazil in 2013.

This work documents how a boy who did not seek out any attention for himself while he was alive, has "gone viral" in the years after his death. It is the story of a spiritually rich life lived as an ordinary kid. Filled with testimonies from Millennials and GenZ Catholics, this book shows how Carlo's story is continuing to inspire generations of young people by showing that we are "called to something greater" than endless scrolling on a smartphone and that it is possible to be a saint today.

“At a time when Catholic teens around the world are struggling with unprecedented challenges to their walk with God, the story of Blessed Carlo is one that they desperately need. His story is a reminder to us all that holiness is possible even in this bewildering age of technology and unprecedented challenges.”

—Cheri Blomquist, Author, Before Austen Comes Aesop