Catholic Cliffhanger: Future Saint Frassati Was an Avid Mountain Climber

Catholic cliffhanger: Future saint was an avid mountain climber

Photos of Pier Giorgio Frassati climbing in the Alps. The right photo shows him rappelling Rocca Sella on March 30, 1925. / Credit: Associazione Pier Giorgio Frassati Torino Turin, Italy, Jul 16, 2025 / 08:45 am (CNA). When alpine climber Edoar... [...]

Catholic Cliffhanger: Future Saint Frassati Was an Avid Mountain Climber

Courtesy photo Photos of Pier Giorgio Frassati climbing in the Alps. The right photo shows him rappelling Rocca Sella on March 30, 1925. Ricci is currently mapping Frassati’s alpine itineraries, many of which are difficult climbs requiring advanced skill.