Three places associated with Saint Carlo Acutis, to be canonised today, have already been the focus of pilgrimage:
- Sanctuary of the Renunciation (Santuario della Spogliazione) in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore: This is the primary pilgrimage site where Saint Carlo Acutis’s remains are enshrined in a glass tomb, dressed in jeans and trainers as he was in life; visitors may venerate his body year-round, expect a serene atmosphere for prayer, and encounter his relics, with Masses and exhibitions on his life often available, drawing crowds especially post-canonisation.
- Milan, Italy – Parish Church of Santa Maria Segreto: As Carlo’s childhood parish where he received daily Eucharist and developed his faith, it remains a place for reflection on his early devotion; accessible daily for visitors to pray at the altar he frequented, expecting quiet adoration and displays of his story, though less crowded than Assisi.
- Monza, Italy – San Gerardo Hospital and San Giuseppe Parish: The hospital marks where Carlo died from leukaemia in 2006, offering a poignant site for those seeking healing intercession, while the nearby parish hosted his funeral; both are visitable with permission, where pilgrims might expect guided tours or prayer vigils focused on his offering of suffering, evoking deep contemplation on youthful sanctity.
