Summary
A London-born teenager, Carlo Acutis, has been declared a saint by Pope Leo XIV in a Vatican ceremony. Acutis, known for using the internet to spread Catholic teachings, is recognized as the first millennial saint. He is known for his digital efforts and miracle claims during his life.
Key Facts
- Carlo Acutis was born in London in 1991 and moved to Milan, Italy, with his family.
- He passed away in 2006 at age 15 due to leukemia.
- Acutis used his self-taught coding skills to document church miracles and spread Catholic teachings online.
- He was known for his acts of kindness, especially helping the homeless and bullied children.
- Pope Francis attributed two miracles to Acutis, involving the healing of a boy's birth defect and a girl's injury.
- Acutis's body is on display in a glass tomb in Assisi, Italy, making it a popular pilgrimage site.
- His canonization ceremony was led by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican before thousands of attendees.
- Pope Leo XIV also canonized Pier Giorgio Frassati at the same event.
