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'''Saint Carlo Acutis''' (3 May 1991 – 12 October 2006) was an Italian [[Roman Catholic]] layman, computer programmer, and [[saint]] known for his deep devotion to the [[Eucharist]] and his use of technology to spread the [[Catholic]] faith. Born in [[London]], [[England]], to Italian parents, he grew up in [[Milan]], [[Lombardy]], [[Italy]], where he developed a profound spiritual life from a young age, attending daily [[Mass]] and creating a website documenting [[Eucharistic miracles]] worldwide. His commitment to faith, combined with his technological skills, earned him the titles "God's Influencer" and the "Patron Saint of the Internet." Acutis was canonized on 7 September 2025 by [[Pope Leo XIV]], becoming the first [[millennial]] saint, celebrated for his relatable, modern approach to holiness.<ref name="wikipedia">{{Cite web |title=Carlo Acutis |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Acutis |website=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref><ref name="catholicnews">{{Cite web |title=Who is Carlo Acutis? 12 things you should know about him |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/258678/who-is-carlo-acutis-12-things-you-should-know-about-him |website=Catholic News Agency |access-date=2025-09-03}}</ref> | '''Saint Carlo Acutis''' (3 May 1991 – 12 October 2006) was an Italian [[Roman Catholic]] layman, computer programmer, and [[saint]] known for his deep devotion to the [[Eucharist]] and his use of technology to spread the [[Catholic]] faith. Born in [[London]], [[England]], to Italian parents, he grew up in [[Milan]], [[Lombardy]], [[Italy]], where he developed a profound spiritual life from a young age, attending daily [[Mass]] and creating a website documenting [[Eucharistic miracles]] worldwide. His commitment to faith, combined with his technological skills, earned him the titles "God's Influencer" and the "Patron Saint of the Internet." Acutis was canonized on 7 September 2025 by [[Pope Leo XIV]], becoming the first [[millennial]] saint, celebrated for his relatable, modern approach to holiness.<ref name="wikipedia">{{Cite web |title=Carlo Acutis |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Acutis |website=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref><ref name="catholicnews">{{Cite web |title=Who is Carlo Acutis? 12 things you should know about him |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/258678/who-is-carlo-acutis-12-things-you-should-know-about-him |website=Catholic News Agency |access-date=2025-09-03}}</ref> | ||
Diagnosed with leukemia at age 15, Acutis offered his sufferings for the [[Pope]] and the [[Roman Catholic Church|Church]], passing away in 2006 in [[Monza]], | Diagnosed with leukemia at age 15, Acutis offered his sufferings for the [[Pope]] and the [[Roman Catholic Church|Church]], passing away in 2006 in [[Monza]], Lombardy. His canonization followed the recognition of two miracles attributed to his intercession: the healing of a Brazilian boy in 2013 and a Costa Rican woman in 2022. His life, marked by charity, empathy, and technological innovation, has inspired millions, particularly young Catholics, to pursue holiness in the digital age. His tomb in [[Assisi]], [[Umbria]], [[Italy]], at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, attracts pilgrims worldwide, and his [[feast day]] is celebrated on October 12.<ref name="britannica">{{Cite web |title=St. Carlo Acutis |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Carlo-Acutis |website=Encyclopaedia Britannica |access-date=2025-09-07}}</ref><ref name="vaticannews">{{Cite web |title=Pope Francis clears path for canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-05/pope-francis-carlo-acutis-canonization-miracle.html |website=Vatican News |access-date=2024-05-23}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Birth=== | ===Birth=== | ||
Carlo Acutis was born on 3 May 1991 in [[London]], [[England]], [[United Kingdom]], to Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano, members of wealthy Italian families.<ref name="wikipedia"/> His parents, who were working in | Carlo Acutis was born on 3 May 1991 in [[London]], [[England]], [[United Kingdom]], to Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano, members of wealthy Italian families.<ref name="wikipedia"/> His parents, who were working in London at the time, were not particularly religious, but Carlo’s early exposure to [[Catholicism]] sparked a lifelong devotion. The family resided at a private address in [[Kensington]], [[London]], before relocating to [[Milan]], [[Lombardy]], [[Italy]], in September 1991, when Carlo was just a few months old.<ref name="catholicnews"/> | ||
The move to [[Milan]] placed Carlo in a vibrant [[Catholic]] community within the [[Diocese of Milan]], where he was baptized and began his spiritual journey. His birth in [[London]], a global city, and subsequent upbringing in [[Italy]], a heartland of [[Catholicism]], shaped his unique identity as a bridge between modern technology and traditional faith.<ref name="wikipedia"/> | The move to [[Milan]] placed Carlo in a vibrant [[Catholic]] community within the [[Diocese of Milan]], where he was baptized and began his spiritual journey. His birth in [[London]], a global city, and subsequent upbringing in [[Italy]], a heartland of [[Catholicism]], shaped his unique identity as a bridge between modern technology and traditional faith.<ref name="wikipedia"/> | ||
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===Vocation=== | ===Vocation=== | ||
Carlo’s vocation was that of a lay [[Catholic]], living out his faith in the secular world without entering a [[religious order]] or [[seminary]].<ref name="wikipedia"/> His spiritual life centered on the [[Eucharist]], which he called the "highway to heaven," and he promoted daily | Carlo’s vocation was that of a lay [[Catholic]], living out his faith in the secular world without entering a [[religious order]] or [[seminary]].<ref name="wikipedia"/> His spiritual life centered on the [[Eucharist]], which he called the "highway to heaven," and he promoted daily Mass and [[Eucharistic adoration]] as essential practices.<ref name="catholiccom"/> He served as a deputy catechist in his [[parish]], assisting with [[First Communion]] and [[Confirmation]] classes, and used his technological skills to evangelize through digital platforms.<ref name="wordonfire">{{Cite web |title=Carlo Acutis, the First Millennial Saint |url=https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/carlo-acutis-the-first-millennial-saint/ |website=Word on Fire |access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> | ||
His devotion to [[Saint Francis of Assisi]] and other young saints, such as [[Saint Bernadette Soubirous]] and [[Saint Dominic Savio]], inspired his commitment to holiness in everyday life. Carlo’s approach to faith was accessible yet profound, encouraging peers to embrace [[Catholicism]] through his example of charity and prayer.<ref name="franciscan"/> | His devotion to [[Saint Francis of Assisi]] and other young saints, such as [[Saint Bernadette Soubirous]] and [[Saint Dominic Savio]], inspired his commitment to holiness in everyday life. Carlo’s approach to faith was accessible yet profound, encouraging peers to embrace [[Catholicism]] through his example of charity and prayer.<ref name="franciscan"/> | ||