Pope Francis has recognized Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who used his computer skills to spread the Catholic faith, as the first millennial saint, attributing a second miracle to the young boy.
Pope Francis has canonized Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who died of leukemia in 2006, as the first millennial saint. Acutis, who was known for his piety and his use of technology to promote the Catholic faith, is credited with two miracles, including the healing of a Brazilian boy in 2010.
Acutis was born in London in 1991 to Italian parents. He was raised in a devout Catholic family and was known for his intelligence and his love of computers. At a young age, he began using his computer skills to create websites and online games that promoted the Catholic faith. He also volunteered at his local parish and helped to organize soup kitchens for the poor.
In 2006, Acutis was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He died just weeks later, on October 12, 2006. Despite his illness, Acutis remained cheerful and optimistic, and he continued to use his computer skills to spread the Catholic faith until the end of his life.
After Acutis' death, his parents donated his computer to the Vatican, where it is now on display in the Vatican Museums. Acutis' website, which he created to promote the Catholic faith, continues to be active and has been visited by millions of people around the world.
In 2010, a Brazilian boy was miraculously healed of a rare pancreatic disease after his parents prayed to Acutis. The boy's case was investigated by the Vatican, which declared it to be a miracle. This miracle paved the way for Acutis' beatification in 2020.
In 2023, Acutis' second miracle was recognized by the Vatican. This miracle involved the healing of a young boy in Mexico who was suffering from a life-threatening illness. The boy's parents prayed to Acutis, and the boy was miraculously healed.
Acutis' canonization as a saint is a testament to his holiness and his dedication to the Catholic faith. He is an example for young people around the world, showing that it is possible to live a holy life, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
