Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Carlo Acutis: First Millennial Saint Canonized by Pope Leo XIV
Carlo Acutis, who passed away at 15, is the first saint of the millennial generation.
He was born in London in 1991.
Known as "God's Influencer," he used his computer skills to create websites about his faith.
The canonization ceremony took place in the Vatican.
Acutis is an inspiration for young people.
He restricted himself to one hour of video games per week.
The Pope encouraged people to not waste their lives, even when faced with illness.
Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, was canonized by Pope Leo XIV.
Acutis was born in London in 1991 and died at 15 from leukemia.
He was known as "God's Influencer" for spreading faith online.
The canonization ceremony was held at the Vatican.
Acutis created a website cataloging Eucharistic miracles.
- Who
- Carlo Acutis
- What
- Became the first millennial saint
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Vatican City
- Why
- For spreading faith and living a holy life
- Name
- Carlo Acutis
- Born
- May 3, 1991, London
- Died
- 2006, age 15
- Canonized
- Recently
- Known for
- Spreading faith online
- Nickname
- God's Influencer
Sources
Who Was Carlo Acutis? Pope Leo To Canonize 'God's Influencer' As The First Millennial Saint | 4K
Jeans, sneakers, and the web of miracles: Meet Carlo Acutis, the millennial on path to sainthood
Teen set to become a millennial saint after reported miracles since his death
Why 15-Year-Old Carlo Acutis Is Set To Become The First Millennial Saint
Pope Leo XIV Declares Carlo Acutis, A Teen Computer Whiz, Millennial Saint
Italian teen made first millennial Catholic saint at youthful Vatican event
Italian teen made first millennial Catholic saint at Vatican event
Teen coder made first millennial Catholic saint at youthful Vatican event
Pope Leo XIV Declares Teen Computer Whiz Carlo Acutis The First Millennial Saint
‘God’s Influencer’: Pope Leo XIV Declares Carlo Acutis First Millennial Saint
Meet Carlo Acutis, A Teen Called ‘God’s Influencer,’ Who Is The World's First Millennial Saint
Pope Leo XIV proclaims Carlo Acutis as first millennial saint – Who is this ‘God's Influencer’?
