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Bl. Carlo Acutis’ first stop in a city was to visit the Eucharist

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Painting of Blessed Carlo Acutis - Detail

Credit: John Touhey | Aleteia

Whenever Carlo traveled to a new city, he made it a point to visit the closest Catholic church and to spend some time in prayer before the Eucharist.

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Typically when we think of visiting a new city, we may not think of seeking out the nearest Catholic church. We may want to see the best restaurant, an historical monument, or maybe even a natural wonder that captures the attention of tourists.

Yet, Bl. Carlo Acutis didn't wasn't initially attracted to any of those sites. He wanted to first seek out the closest Catholic church.