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Carlo Acutis to Be Canonized as First Millennial Saint on April 27

The Catholic Church prepares to honor the teenage digital evangelist, while addressing concerns over the unauthorized sale of his relics.

People visit the tomb of Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia in 2006 aged 15, in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Assisi, Italy, May 26, 2024. Pope Francis has cleared the way for Acutis to be the first saint of the millennial generation. REUTERS/Matteo Berlenga/File Photo
Souvenirs of Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia in 2006 aged 15, are displayed in a shop, near the Vatican, in Rome, Italy, April 6, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
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Overview

  • Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian teenager who died of leukemia in 2006, will be declared a saint in a ceremony at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2025.
  • Known for his deep faith and digital skills, Acutis created websites to promote Catholic teachings and document global miracles before his death at age 15.
  • Two verified miracles attributed to his intercession—healings of a Brazilian boy and a Costa Rican woman—paved the way for his canonization, following his beatification in 2020.
  • Church officials are working to address the unauthorized online sale of Acutis' relics, which include items of clothing and purported body parts, in violation of Catholic rules.
  • Thousands are expected to attend the ceremony, which Vatican officials hope will be presided over by Pope Francis, currently recovering from health issues.