A few years after Acutis’ brief battle with leukemia, people explained the miracle after praying to him.
Became the first Millennial Catholic saint in Italian teens
Pope Leo canonize the blessed Carlo Aktis, also known as the “God Influencer,” and makes him the first Catholic saint of the millennials.
Pope Leo XIV will be hosting the canonization of Carlo Akotis, the first millennial saint, on Sunday, September 7th.
Acutis died of leukemia at the age of 15 almost 20 years ago. A few years later, people prayed to him, then explained the miracle, and he gained worldwide popularity.
Early 20th century Italian writer Pia Giorgio Frassati, who died on a Sunday morning in Vatican at the age of 24 of polio, will also be canoed alongside Accuti.
Religion is declining among young people, including American Catholics, resulting in normalization of two young people who died young. Acutis was set to become a saint during teenager Jubilee in April, but the death of Pope Francis, 88, a few days ago, delayed standardization of Acutis by Leo until Sunday.
Acutis’ mother, Antonia Salzano, has spoken about her son to others around the world. Previously barely religious, Sarzano told USA Today in May that she was a witness to his act of faith and devotion.
Born in London on May 3, 1991, Acutis began to speak rosary every day before the age of five and a half. Acutis received his first communion at 7am.
Akotis was dedicated to attending Mass. As a computer enthusiast, he created a website dedicated to the miracles of the Eucharist. In an online database centuries ago, Acutis recorded recorded cases.
He showed faith in everyday life, Zanono said.
Growing up, he gave guidance and support to friends and confronted bullies who chose a classmate with disabilities, according to the Catholic news outlet.
His mother recalled recollections every night about what he did that day and how he acted with his classmates, teachers or parents. She said that much of this is known as he took a long note.
Acutis often used phrases: “We all come from the original, but many of us die as copies.”
A few years after Acutis’ brief battle with leukemia, people explained the miracle after praying to him. Examples include a Brazilian boy who lost his pancreatic deformity in 2013. Almost ten years later, a Costa Rican woman cured a severe cerebral hemorrhage. These events attributed to Acutis established his claims on the road to Canonization.
In 2020, Francis defeated Aktis with the title “Blessed.” Cardinals University voted to turn Accuti into Canonee in 2024.
On Sunday, Leo will preside over the Eucharist and Liturgical rituals for the Eucharist and Frasati. The celebration will take place at Parvis, the Cathedral of St. Peter at 10am local time (4am EST).
Eduardo Quebus is based in New York City. Contact him by email at emcuevas1@usatoday.com or by signalling emcuevas.01.
