Pope Leo XIV has actually revealed that Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s very first millennial-era saint, will be canonised on September 7.
The statement was made throughout a consistory, a conference of cardinals assembled to set the dates for the canonisation of a number of brand-new saints.
Acutis’s canonisation was at first prepared for April 27 however was delayed following the death of Pope Francis on April 21.
Acutis passed away at the age of 15 in 2006 in northern Italy after a quick fight with leukemia. He has actually acquired enormous appeal, especially amongst young Catholics, who have actually been visiting his burial place in Assisi in great deals.
Regardless of delighting in common activities such as hiking, computer game, and spending quality time with good friends, Acutis likewise taught catechism in his regional parish and participated in outreach to the homeless.
He utilized his computer system abilities to develop an online exhibition showcasing over 100 eucharistic wonders acknowledged by the Church throughout history.
His burial place in Assisi has actually ended up being a trip website, particularly throughout the 2025 Holy Year underway. It includes a glass casket in which Acutis can be seen worn tennis shoes, denims and a sweatshirt.
The profusion of commitment has actually amazed even Assisi’s bishop, the Rev. Domenico Sorrentino. He explained the scene as a “volcano of grace emerging”, keeping in mind the plain contrast to the relative obscurity of the Santuario della Spogliazione simply 20 years prior.
What was when a “forgotten” church beside his house is now a lively center of trip, thanks to the motivating story of Carlo.
Over the in 2015, more than a million pilgrims admired the teenager, Rev. Sorrentino stated, drawn by “his smiling method of living our faith”.
In setting the September 7 date, Leo revealed that Acutis would be canonised together with another Italian Catholic, Pier Giorgio Frassati, who likewise passed away young at age 24 after contracting polio.