5 Things To Know About Carlo Acutis, The Soon-To-Be Millennial Saint
Carlo Acutis, an Italian teen who died of leukemia in 2006 is set to be canonized as a saint
A young Italian boy who died in 2006 is set to be canonized as a saint in 2025. The Catholic News Agency reported that the College of Cardinals had approved the canonization of Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 due to leukemia.
The announcement was made after Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to Acutis. The Catholic Church needs two miracles through intercession as the next step to sainthood for Acutis.
Blessed Carlo Acutis joined 14 other people who were assented by the College of Cardinals during a consistory last July 1. The date for his canonization has yet to be announced but will likely be in 2025.
Just who is Carlo Acutis and why was he considered for sainthood? Here are five things to know about the young boy.
1. Carlo Acutis is a regular teen who loves computers and programming
Carlo was described by Bishop Michelangelo M. Tiribilli as “A teenager of our time like many others, going to school and seeing his friends, and an expert for his age in computers. His encounter with Jesus Christ fitted into all of this.”
“Carlo Acutis is [a] witness to the Resurrection, he places his trust in the Virgin Mary, lives a life of grace, and tells his contemporaries about his incredible experience with God.”
2. He has developed an interest about Catholicism at a young age
When Carlo was alive, he developed an interest in religion. He often attends masses, takes Communion every day, and recites the rosary. He even asked his parents on pilgrimages.
3. Carlo created a website to catalog the importance of the Church teachings and sacraments
Carlo used his skills as a computer programmer to develop a website to catalog about the teaching of the Catholic Church and the importance of the sacraments.
“The more often we receive the Eucharist, the more we will become like Jesus so that on this earth we will have a foretaste of heaven,” he wrote.
4. Carlo lifted his life to God as he battled leukemia
As he battled leukemia, Carlos was said to have lifted all of his sufferings to God.
“I offer all the suffering I will have to suffer for the Lord, for the Pope, and the Church,” he said.
Carlo died on October 12, 2006, and was buried at Assisi because of his devotion to St. Francis of Assisi. In 2018, he was made Venerable by the Catholic Church.
His tomb was opened to the public where he is seen wearing jeans and Nike sneakers, clothes he has always been known for.
5. The two miracles attributed to Carlo Acutis
The first miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis was a young boy from Brazil who was said to have been cured of a birth defect in his pancreas. The Brazilian boy’s mom was said to have prayed to Acutis to intercede for the healing.
The second miracle took place in Costa Rica when a girl who had a head trauma got well after her mother went to Acutis’s tomb to pray.
Recognizing young saints
Carlo Acutis’ path to sainthood is just one of the many in line as the Catholic Church hopes to bring the young generation back to its teachings. Aside from Carlo, a young Filipina named Niña Ruiz-Abad is also being eyed for sainthood. If granted recognition by the Catholic Church, she could become the third Filipino to be canonized as a saint.
The Philippines has two saints recognized – St. Lorenzo Ruiz and St. Pedro Calungsod.
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