Catholic Church proclaims a millennial figure as 'Divine Influencer,' consecrating the first modern-era saint.
In the heart of Assisi, Italy, a town long renowned as a draw for the Catholic faithful, lies the tomb of Carlo Acutis, the Italian boy who will soon become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint.
Born in 1991 in London and raised in Milan, Carlo Acutis was an unusual child for his faith. From a tender age, he asked to go to church every day, a request that his mother, Antonia Salzano, fulfilled.
Carlo Acutis died of leukemia at the age of 15 in 2006. His tomb now resides in the 11th century church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Assisi. The casket, an angular structure, appears to levitate and emits a bright white light, drawing the eyes of thousands of visitors.
Antonia Salzano, who was not particularly religious at the time, says her son's faith was strong. After Carlo's death, she had a dream where he promised her she would be a mother again, a promise that was fulfilled a month later when she became pregnant with twins.
Carlo Acutis was nicknamed "God's influencer" or the "Saint of the internet" for promoting Catholic miracles online. His digital archive, known as the "Eucharistic Miracles," documents over 400 instances of the Eucharist miraculously turning into flesh and blood.
The Vatican cites the recoveries of a 4-year-old Brazilian boy with a serious pancreatic malformation and a 21-year-old Costa Rican woman who suffered a bicycle accident as miracles attributed to Carlo Acutis.
Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo is in charge of the official relic of Carlo Acutis, which is his pericardium, the heart's protective coat. The relic has been to over 25 different countries in two years, touching the lives of countless people.
Pope Leo will canonize Carlo Acutis at a mass in St. Peter's Square. Tens of thousands of faithful are expected to attend the ceremony, a testament to the impact that this young boy has had on the world.
Assisi is the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare, who both founded religious orders. The town's rich history and spiritual significance make it the perfect location for the canonization of Carlo Acutis, a modern-day saint who embodies the spirit of faith and miracles.
As a child, Carlo Acutis was very advanced, learning to speak at three months and being a genius with computers by the age of five. By the age of nine, he was learning multiple computer coding languages. His intellect and passion for technology were instrumental in spreading the message of faith online.
Antonia Salzano, the mother of Carlo Acutis, has been speaking with journalists to promote her son and his life. Her story, along with the miracles attributed to Carlo Acutis, has captured the hearts of people around the world, making his upcoming canonization a highly anticipated event.
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