15-Year-Old Carlo Acutis Declared First Millennial Saint by Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV declares Carlo Acutis a saint, making him the first millennial saint in the Catholic Church.

Publish date: Tuesday، 09 September 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

15-Year-Old Carlo Acutis Declared First Millennial Saint by Pope Leo XIV

Carlo Acutis, a London-born Italian teen who passed away in 2006 at just 15, has officially been declared a saint by Pope Leo XIV. The canonization ceremony happened on Sunday at St. Peter’s Square, drawing tens of thousands of people, including Carlo’s family and young pilgrims from around the world.

Who Was Carlo Acutis?

Nicknamed “God’s influencer,” Carlo was a computer whiz who used his skills to spread the Catholic faith online. He built a website documenting miracles at a time when most of his peers were busy playing video games.

Carlo Acutis: the boy of miracles - Communion and Liberation - Official site

Why He Stood Out

Despite coming from a not-so-devout family, Carlo had a deep commitment to helping others—often bringing food and blankets to beggars near his home in Milan. His mother recalls that his faith and compassion showed up early in his childhood.

His Short Life and Miracles

Carlo died in October 2006 from leukemia, but his story didn’t end there. The Vatican recognized two miracles linked to him: a Brazilian boy recovering from a rare illness and a student in Florence surviving a brain hemorrhage after prayers at Carlo’s tomb in Assisi.

Who is Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church

Why It Matters

By declaring him a saint, the Catholic Church is spotlighting a relatable figure for young people today—someone who showed how digital tools can also be used for faith and service. As Pope Leo said during the ceremony: “The greatest risk in life is to waste it outside of God’s plan.”

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15-Year-Old Carlo Acutis Declared First Millennial Saint by Pope Leo XIV

Who Was Carlo Acutis?

Why He Stood Out

His Short Life and Miracles

Why It Matters

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