As the Catholic community eagerly anticipates the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, his profound impact on both the Church and its younger members continues to resonate across the globe. Known affectionately as the “patron saint of the internet,” Carlo’s modern approach to faith, combined with his miraculous intercessions, has not only garnered him followers worldwide but has also reignited a passion for spirituality among today’s digital-savvy generation. As we await the confirmation of the date that he will enter into sainthood, let’s explore the remarkable life and enduring legacy of this extraordinary young man.

Who Was Blessed Carlo Acutis?

Blessed Carlo Acutis was an Italian teenager who is best known for his deep spirituality and the development of a website that cataloged Eucharistic miracles around the world. Born on May 3, 1991, in London, United Kingdom, he moved to Milan, Italy, with his family as a child. From a young age, Carlo was deeply interested in his Catholic faith, attending Mass daily, praying the Rosary, and spending time in adoration of the Eucharist.

Carlo was also a computer enthusiast. He combined his technological skills with his faith by creating an online database of Eucharistic miracles, which was later turned into an international exhibition. This project, along with his devout life and early death from leukemia in October 2006 at the age of 15, contributed to his reputation as a model of Christian living for young people in the digital age.

Carlo Acutis was beatified on October 10, 2020, in Assisi, Italy, making him the first millennial to be put on the path to sainthood in the Catholic Church. His beatification, a step toward canonization, recognized a miracle attributed to his intercession, and he is venerated as a role model of holiness lived out in ordinary circumstances with the help of modern technology.

Why Was Carlo Acutis Beatified?

Carlo Acutis was beatified primarily due to his profound spiritual life and the impact he had on others both during his life and after his death. His beatification also involved the recognition of a miracle attributed to his intercession, which is a requirement in the process of becoming a saint in the Catholic Church.

From a young age, Carlo exhibited a deep love for his faith, which he practiced fervently. He attended Mass daily, received the sacraments regularly, and devoted himself to prayer and charitable works. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and care for others, especially those who were less fortunate. His life was marked by a deep devotion to the Eucharist, which he called his “highway to heaven.”

Carlo used his skills in technology to spread the Catholic faith, most notably through his website documenting Eucharistic miracles. This project and his other endeavors inspired many young people and demonstrated how modern tools like the internet could be used for religious and spiritual purposes.

Carlo Acutis’s beatification was not only a recognition of his holy life and the miraculous healing attributed to him but also served to highlight his message that everyone is called to be a saint and that modern technology can serve as a tool for evangelization and spreading goodness.

What Miracles Have Been Attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis?

The main miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, which significantly contributed to his beatification, involves the healing of a Brazilian boy suffering from a rare and severe pancreatic disorder. This miraculous event occurred after the boy’s family and community fervently prayed for Carlo Acutis’s intercession.

The boy’s condition was such that it typically required complex and invasive medical treatments, and the prognosis often included severe long-term complications or even a fatal outcome. During this period of suffering, a priest who was a family friend brought a relic of Carlo and placed it on the boy’s abdomen while the family prayed for Carlo’s intercession.

Remarkably, the boy began to show signs of recovery soon after these prayers and the placement of the relic. Medical tests subsequently revealed that he was completely healed, with no trace of the disease left in his body. This sudden and complete recovery could not be explained by medical science, fulfilling the Church’s criteria for recognizing it as a miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis.

A second miracle was attributed to Carlo Acutis in 2024, which ultimately led to this incredible young man’s sainthood. 

When Will Blessed Carlo Acutis Be Made a Saint?

Carlo Acutis will be canonized as a saint on April 27, 2025, during the Jubilee year in 2025. Select International Tours already has several trips that will be there. Please click the button below to register today.