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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 | '''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]], 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> | 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> | ||