Far from the traditional image of a secluded mystic, Carla was a modern, "contemplative in action" who showed that holiness fits perfectly into everyday life—even with a leather jacket and a motorbike.
(1936–1970) is affectionately known in Italy as "la Santa della Vespa" (the Saint of the Vespa) because she spent her short life zooming through the streets of Rimini on her scooter to serve her community . Carla Ronci - a Santa da Vespa
: She died of lung cancer in 1970 at the age of 33. She was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II in 1997, a major step on the path to sainthood . Why She Resonates Today Far from the traditional image of a secluded