Archdiocese Announces Pilgrimage to Italy for Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in partnership with Malvern Retreat House and ProRome Tours, will sponsor a week-long pilgrimage in Italy to honor Blessed Carlo Acutis and observe his canonization as a saint and as part of the Jubilee Year 2025 celebrations. All are invited to join Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on this joyful pilgrimage.

The pilgrimage will take place April 23 to 29, 2025 in Rome, with an optional extension to Assisi from April 29 – May 1, 2025. This pilgrimage features hotel accommodations at the five-star Westin Excelsior in Rome, as well as a flexible touring program to accommodate all ages. Highlights include the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Saint Peter’s Square, tours of the Papal Basilicas and Holy Doors, the Catacombs, the Pantheon and more.

The deadline to register is January 10, 2024. For more information, to view the itinerary, or to register please visit here (password “carlo”), or contact ProRome Tours directly at 434-953 -1112 or [email protected].

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Editor’s Note: On November 21, Archbishop Pérez released a statement expressing joy following Pope Francis’ announcement regarding the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Blessed Carlo Acutis is set to be canonized on April 27 in Saint Peter’s Square.


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Ellen Gallagher
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