About St. Carlo Acutis
St. Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) was an Italian teenager who became known as the “Cyber Saint” and “God’s Influencer” for his pioneering use of technology to spread Catholic faith. Born in London to Italian parents and raised in Milan, Carlo displayed extraordinary devotion to the Eucharist from an early age, attending daily Mass whenever possible and spending time in Eucharistic Adoration.
Gifted with computers and web design, Carlo used his technical skills to evangelize online when the internet was still emerging. His most famous project was creating a website cataloguing Eucharistic miracles from around the world, which he researched meticulously and presented with compelling visuals. He believed the Eucharist was his “highway to heaven” and wanted to help others discover this same love.
Despite his young age, Carlo lived with remarkable spiritual maturity, practicing penance, praying the Rosary daily, and showing special concern for the poor and marginalized. He was known for his joyful personality, love of soccer and video games, and normal teenage interests, proving that holiness and contemporary life could beautifully coexist.
Carlo died of acute leukemia in 2006 at just 15 years old, offering his sufferings for the Pope and the Church. His body remains incorrupt and is venerated in Assisi. He was canonized by Pope Leo XIV on September 7, 2025, making him the first millennial to be made a saint.
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