Carlo Acutis canonized as saint by Pope Leo XIV

Carlo Acutis, a young man known for combining his passion for technology with his Catholic faith, has been proclaimed a saint by Pope Leo XIV on September 7, 2025. Born in London in 1991 to Italian parents and raised in Milan, Acutis died in 2006 at the age of 15 due to aggressive leukemia.

Acan known for his interest in computers, video games, and soccer, Acutis used his digital skills to create a website documenting eucharistic miracles worldwide. The Catholic Church recognized his sainthood following the validation of two miracles attributed to his intercession.

His life is viewed as an example of living faith through the simplicity of daily life, making him a significant figure for younger generations of believers.