Carlo Acutis’ Canonisation:

First Millennial Saint: Carlo Acutis is the first person from the millennial generation to be declared a saint. Born in 1991, he died of leukemia at the age of 15 in 2006.

"God's Influencer": Acutis was known for his remarkable use of computer skills and technology to spread the Catholic faith. He created a website to document and catalogue Eucharistic miracles from around the world, earning him the nickname "God's influencer." He is now often cited as a patron saint for the internet.

Joint Canonisation: He was canonized alongside another young Italian, Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died in 1925 at the age of 24.

The Process: The canonisation process, which can take centuries, moved at a remarkably fast pace for Acutis.

• Venerable: In 2018, Pope Francis declared him "Venerable" after his heroic virtues were recognized.
• First Miracle (Beatification): In 2020, the Church recognized a miracle attributed to his intercession—the healing of a young boy in Brazil who suffered from a severe pancreatic disorder. This led to his beatification, making him "Blessed."
• Second Miracle (canonisation): In May 2024, a second miracle was approved by Pope Francis. This miracle involved the healing of a young woman from Costa Rica who suffered a serious brain injury after a bicycle accident. Her mother had prayed at Acutis's tomb in Assisi, and the woman made a full recovery. This paved the way for his canonisation.

Symbolic Legacy: Acutis's body is entombed in a glass coffin in Assisi, where he can be seen dressed in his everyday clothes—jeans, a sweatshirt, and sneakers. This serves as a powerful symbol of his "saint-next-door" status and a reminder that holiness is attainable in ordinary life.

Also, Carlos is a great example of how young people can live out their faith in the modern world and a wonderful inspiration for all of us to prioritise the Eucharist in our lives.

Prayer:

Lord , we pray that we may be inspired by the faith and life of Carlo Acutis, who demonstrated a profound love for you in the Eucharist and lived out your will in his young life.

St Carlo Acutis: Pray for us

Saint Mary Magdalene: Pray for us