Fan Casting St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in Casting the Saints (Catholic)

Pier Giorgio Frassati was born on April 6, 1901, in Turin, Italy, to a prominent family; his father, Alfredo, was the founder and director of the newspaper "La Stampa" and served as an Italian Senator and Ambassador to Germany. From a young age, Pier Giorgio demonstrated deep religious devotion, joining the Marian Sodality and the Apostleship of Prayer, and obtaining permission to receive daily Communion, which was uncommon at the time. He was known for his vibrant personality, athleticism, and dedication to social justice, actively participating in organizations like Catholic Action and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to serve the poor and marginalized in his community. Tragically, Pier Giorgio's life was cut short when he died of polio on July 4, 1925, at the age of 24. His funeral was attended by thousands, many of whom were the poor and sick whom he had served selflessly. (Source: Modern Day Saints)