Costa Rica: Bishops thanked God for the miracle that led to the canonization of Carlos Acutis

Following the confirmation of a miracle performed on a young Costa Rican woman, attributed to the intercession of Carlos Acutis, the Catholic Church in Costa Rica exhorted the Catholic faithful, especially young people, “to desire holiness of life” following his example.

Through a statementthe Episcopal Conference of Costa Rica (CECOR) today expressed gratitude to God “for manifesting his greatness” through the miracle performed in favor of the young Costa Rican woman whose mother “begged with faith and confidence” for the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis .

This May 23, Pope Francis approved the miracle worked by the Italian teenager known as “God’s influencer.”

The miracle in question is related to the recovery of Valeria Valverde, a 21-year-old Costa Rican woman, who survived a serious bicycle accident. After her mother’s pilgrimage to Assisi and her fervent prayers at the tomb of the still Blessed, Valeria experienced a surprising improvement that left the doctors perplexed.

The bishops of Costa Rica indicated that this miracle, “a sign of his (God’s) mercy and love,” invites all Catholics to “confirm that the testimony of holiness allows the transformation of society.”

In line with the words of Pope Francis, CECOR indicated that, through the example of young people, “the Church can renew its spiritual ardor and its apostolic vigor. The balm of holiness generated by the good life of so many young people can heal the wounds of the Church and the world.”

Likewise, the bishops recognized “the figure and testimony of Blessed Carlo Acutis”, who “from his young age and as a young man strove to live a life fully united to that of Christ.”

Finally, the prelates asked the Virgin Mary, Queen of Angels, “model of the life of grace and holiness,” to “intercede on behalf of her people, encourage us and drive us to live fully as true disciples of the Lord.” ”.