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Carlo Acutis Foundation – Official Introduction

“The Eucharist is the highway to Heaven.” – Blessed Carlo Acutis

Founded in 2013 in Rome by Antonia Salzano, mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the Carlo Acutis Foundation is a living testimony to her son’s passion for evangelization through beauty, truth, and modern technology. Guided by the light of the Gospel and the inspiring example of Blessed Carlo, the Foundation exists to promote Eucharistic devotion, Marian apparitions, and the heroic lives of the Saints, particularly among the youth and the digital generation.

Our Charism: Faith, Charity, and Evangelization through Education

With a profound commitment to the New Evangelization, the Foundation blends faith formation, charity, and catechesis to reach souls across cultures and continents. Through exhibitions, media, and spiritual outreach, it seeks to awaken hearts to the love of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, the tender care of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the powerful witness of the Communion of Saints.

“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12

Inspired by this divine mandate, the Foundation’s charism includes:

Spreading Eucharistic Awareness in every corner of the world
Educating the faithful, especially the youth, about the Church’s spiritual treasures
Fostering love for the saints as models of holiness in our times
Promoting acts of charity and mercy, in union with the Gospel message

Global Mission – Reaching the Ends of the Earth

With a growing presence in Asia, the Foundation is led by:

Mr. Joyce Aprem, President
Mr. Ajeesh Benny, Vice President
Fr. Ephrem Kunnappally, Director of Asian Operations and the first English biographer of Blessed Carlo Acutis

In India, the Foundation operates under the Indian Trust Act, with its mission entrusted to Fr. Ephrem Kunnappally, a priest of the Diocese of Miao, Arunachal Pradesh, under the loving patronage of Rt. Rev. Bishop George Palliparambil, SDB.

The 1500 Saints’ Relics Spiritual Heritage Expo

One of the most powerful and soul-stirring initiatives of the Foundation is the 1500 Saints’ Relics Spiritual Heritage Expo, inspired by the vision of Blessed Carlo to make “Heaven crowded” by introducing people to the saints.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1

The expo features a sacred collection of over 1500 authenticated relics, including:

🔹 500 First-Class Relics

Bone, blood, and flesh of Saints and Blesseds
With ecclesiastical certificates of authenticity

🔹 1000 Second-Class Relics

Personal items used by saints
Authenticated with official seals and postulator documentation

Rare and Extraordinary Relics Include:

A fragment of the True Cross of Jesus Christ
A piece of the Veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A fragment of the Pallium of St. Joseph
Relics of the Holy Apostles
Relics of modern-day saints, such as:
- St. John Paul II
- St. Padre Pio
- St. Teresa of Calcutta
- Blessed Carlo Acutis

Impact and Reach

To date, the Relics Expo has been hosted in over 60 locations across India, gracing shrines, basilicas, parishes, and seminaries. It has drawn tens of thousands of faithful, leading them to renewed faith, deeper devotion, and inspired vocations.

“Go and make disciples of all nations...” – Matthew 28:19

Through the sacred presence of the saints and the unifying message of love, holiness, and hope, the Carlo Acutis Foundation continues to ignite a fire of faith across nations.

Join the Mission

Whether through prayer, partnership, or participation, we invite you to join us in spreading the light of Christ. Let us, like Blessed Carlo, use every means — including modern technology and timeless tradition — to bring hearts back to God.

“Not I, but God.” – Blessed Carlo Acutis