Venerated individual dubbed as 'God's Influencer' is now a recognized millennial saint by the Catholic Church

A Millennial Saint: Carlo Acutis to be Canonized

Carlo Acutis, an Italian boy born in London in 1991 and raised in Milan, Italy, will make history as the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Pope Leo will canonize Acutis at a mass in St. Peter's Square, attended by tens of thousands of faithful.

By nature, Acutis had an unusual faith. He would ask his family to take him to church every day. Today, his tomb, located in the 11th century church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Assisi, Italy, attracts visitors from all over the world.

Through the glass, visitors can see Acutis' body, dressed in jeans, sneakers, and a hoodie, with his face and hands reconstructed with silicon. His tomb's angular casket appears to levitate and emits a bright white light, adding to its mystical aura.

The Vatican cites the recoveries of a 4-year-old Brazilian boy with a serious pancreatic malformation and a 21-year-old Costa Rican woman who suffered a bicycle accident as miracles attributed to Acutis. These miracles are a testament to the faith and impact Acutis had during his life.

Antonia Salzano, Acutis' mother, has been speaking with journalists to promote her son and his life. She believes that Acutis intercedes to help people from beyond the grave, including herself. In a dream, he promised her that she would be a mother again, and she later became pregnant with twins.

Carlo Acutis was nicknamed "God's influencer" or the "Saint of the internet" for promoting Catholic miracles online. His relic has been to over 25 different countries in two years. Mary Kavanagh, a visitor to Acutis' tomb, has come to pray for all young people and those who feel lost. She finds Acutis to be a great inspiration for young people in these times.

Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo is in charge of the official relic of Acutis, which is the heart's protective coat (pericardium) kept in an ornate case. The procession on the way to the canonization of Acutis was accompanied by Pope Leo XIV during the Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square. Having a modern saint like Acutis gives people hope, according to Figueiredo.

Carlo Acutis was a very advanced child, learning multiple computer coding languages by the age of nine. His tomb is a place of pilgrimage for many, with visitors often collecting prayer beads to touch them to the glass paneled side of his tomb. Mary Kavanagh, a visitor, has come to pray for all young people and those who feel lost. She finds Acutis to be a great inspiration for young people in these times.

In conclusion, the canonization of Carlo Acutis marks a significant moment in the Catholic Church's history. His life, faith, and miracles continue to inspire and bring hope to many.

Venerated individual dubbed as 'God's Influencer' is now a recognized millennial saint by the Catholic Church