In a remarkable addition to the Catholic Church’s revered list of saints, a young millennial known more for his skills in computer programming than traditional piety is set to be canonized. Carlo Acutis, whose life journey from a tech-savvy youth to a beacon of faith, presents a modern face of sainthood.
Carlo Acutis, born in 1991 in London and nurtured in Milan, demonstrated an early devotion to Christianity, marking his spiritual journey with his First Communion at seven. His commitment to his faith was evident in his regular participation in Mass and religious events.
Despite his ordinary upbringing, Acutis distinguished himself by creating a digital catalog of over 100 eucharistic miracles recognized by the Catholic Church. This project was a testament to his dedication and innovative spirit.
Tragically, Acutis’ life was cut short at 15 due to acute leukemia. Honoring his wishes, he was laid to rest in Assisi, a place he cherished for its connection to St. Francis of Assisi, the namesake of Pope Francis.
After his passing, a movement led by friends and clergy advocated for his sainthood. In 2018, his remains were relocated to a shrine in Assisi, and he was declared “venerable” by the Church, acknowledging his devout life.
By 2020, Carlo Acutis was elevated to “blessed” after a miraculous recovery of a Brazilian child was attributed to prayers directed to him. The healing lacked any scientific explanation.
A subsequent miracle further bolstered his saintly candidacy when a Costa Rican student recovered from severe head injuries after the student’s mother prayed at Acutis’ tomb.
The final step to sainthood was scheduled for April 27, but the recent death of Pope Francis has delayed this event. A new date has yet to be announced.
Rev Jacinto Bento, a Portuguese priest, commented to AP, “It’s amazing this saint, a young person — we can propose him to our people to imitate because everybody can be a saint.”
This article was originally written by www.christiantoday.com
