Quick summary – Carlo Acutis Is Canonized
Carlo Acutis is being canonized today in St. Peter’s Square, becoming the first saint of the millennial generation. The celebration also marked Leo XIV’s first canonization as pope. Carlo, who died at 15, became known for evangelizing on the internet and for his project mapping Eucharistic miracles around the world.
What happened today at the Vatican
- Proclamation of Saint Carlo Acutis at a solemn Mass.
- First canonization conducted by Leo XIV.
- A large presence of faithful, especially young people inspired by Carlo’s story.
Who is Carlo Acutis, the “influencer of God”
- Birth: 1991. Death: 2006, at age 15.
- Digital charism: used programming and design to evangelize online.
- Famous project: cataloged Eucharistic miracles and turned the content into a traveling exhibition.
- Concrete spirituality: daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, charity toward people living on the streets, and simplicity in everyday life.
Miracles recognized in his cause – Carlo Acutis Is Canonized
- Brazil: healing of a boy with a severe digestive system problem after prayers and contact with a relic.
- Italy: recovery deemed inexplicable of a student after an accident with a brain hemorrhage.
Curiosities that make Carlo a saint of our time
- Millennial saint: born in the 1990s, he speaks directly to those who grew up with the internet.
- Website-exhibit: his catalog of Eucharistic miracles became an exhibit in several countries, used in catechesis and youth events.
- Assisi as a faith destination: his body rests in Assisi; visits have greatly increased since the beatification.
- Simplicity that connects: became known for jeans and sneakers, a sign that holiness is possible in everyday life.
- Love for the Eucharist: called the Eucharist “my road to heaven” and encouraged frequent Communion.
- Technology at the service of good: built websites for parishes and social works, and taught classmates to use the web for charitable causes.
- Devotion among gamers and students: his witness inspires those seeking to balance faith, studies, and online life.
- Behind-the-scenes apostolate: many charitable actions were discreet, without photos or fanfare.
- Memorable quotes to share: “In the heights of heaven there are more likes than on any social network,” “Everyone is born an original, but many die as copies,” and “The more we receive the Eucharist, the more we become like Jesus.”
- Pedagogical legacy: young people create QR Codes and panels with miracle stories from the material he compiled.
- Devotional calendar: after the canonization, his liturgical memorial is likely to spread; many communities already celebrate October 12 (the date of his death).
- Relics and youth missions: parishes organize missions with Carlo’s relics to inspire charity and adoration.
Essential timeline
- 1991: birth.
- 2006: death from leukemia at age 15.
- 2020: beatification in Assisi.
- 2024: recognition of a second miracle, paving the way for canonization.
- September 7, 2025: canonization at the Vatican.
Myths and truths
Is he “incorrupt”?
The Church does not officially use this term about Carlo. The body is displayed in a devotional manner, with conservation techniques and vestments, a common practice in some shrines.
Is he the official patron of the internet?
There is strong popular devotion associating him with the internet, but the official patron title depends on a proper promulgation. After the canonization, the discussion is likely to grow.
Why this canonization is historic
- It is the canonization of a young person who evangelized online, showing that holiness also passes through the networks.
- Leo XIV inaugurates his pontificate with a clear message to the young: technology and faith can walk together.
- It rekindles devotion to the Eucharist in a contemporary key, with accessible language and the strength of witness.
Frequently asked questions – Carlo Acutis Is Canonized
What changes with the canonization?
Carlo is now venerated as Saint Carlo Acutis throughout the Church. Devotion expands and new parishes and works may arise under his invocation.
Can I visit his remains?
Yes, in Assisi (Italy), where there is a large flow of faithful and pilgrims.
What were the miracles?
One related to the healing of a child in Brazil and another to the recovery of a young man in Italy after a serious accident.
What is Carlo’s central message?
The Eucharist at the center, charity in daily life, and the responsible use of technology to bring people closer to God.
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