Meet Carlo Acutis: a fun-loving Italian teenager who adored soccer, video games, and his pets, yet whose extraordinary love for Jesus radiated joy and hope to everyone around him. The Beautiful Life of Saint Carlo Acutis brings his remarkable story to life through twenty true and inspiring accounts of a boy who lived his faith with contagious enthusiasm. Though Carlo passed away in 2006 from a sudden illness at just fifteen years old, his witness continues to touch hearts across the world. Canonized in 2025, he stands as a luminous modern saint, proof that holiness is possible for every young person today.

Why You'll Love It

• Brings a beloved modern saint to life through twenty vivid, true stories
• Relatable and engaging for children — Carlo loved video games, soccer, and animals just like them
• Inspires young readers to see holiness as joyful, attainable, and relevant to everyday life
• Beautifully written by Marie and Jean-Baptiste Maillard with warmth and reverence
• Celebrates Carlo's 2025 canonization — perfect for this historic moment in the Church

Product Details

• Authors: Marie Maillard & Jean-Baptiste Maillard
• Publisher: Ignatius Press / Magnificat Kids
• Format: Children's picture/story book
• Subject: Saint Carlo Acutis, Catholic faith, modern saints
• Language: English

Perfect For...

• Children ages 5–10 and their families
• First Communion gifts
• Catholic school and religious education classrooms
• Any young person looking for a saint who truly understands their world

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