THE Pope He proclaimed the Italian, Carlo Akis, who was born in London and died in 2006 at the age of 15, as the first saint of the Catholic Church who inherits and represents the millennium (Millenials) during today’s (07.09.2025). Vatican.
Carlo, who died of leukemia, was considered a “magician” of computers who made websites to spread universal teachingsomething that gave him the nickname “the influencer of God” Was sanctified by Pope Leo in the Vatican, along with his Pierre Georgio Frasatianother young Catholic activistwho died a century ago.
The Pope said that both men created “masterpieces»During their life they dedicated to God. One hour before operation, St. Peter’s Square was already filled with pilgrimsmany of whom were young Italians of the ‘generation of’millennials».
‘The greatest risk in life is to wastage Outside the plan of God, “Pope Leo said in his sermon. Young Saints “are an invitation to all of us, especially young people, not to waste our lives, but to We direct upwards and make them masterpieces, “he added.
The Vatican announced that 36 Cardinals, 270 bishops and hundreds of priests They were registered to perform the function with Pope Leo, in a sign of the huge attraction of the Saints in the hierarchy and the faithful.
Both ceremonies were scheduled for earlier this year, but were postponed After the death of Pope Francis last April. Franciscan he had fueled the case of the acutis sanctification with warmthconvinced that the Church needed someone like him to attract new Catholics to faith, while facing the promises and dangers of the digital age.
In the last year, More than 1 million people have flocked to the city of Assisi of central Italy, where the body of listening – covered with wax depicting the same dressed in his blue shape, jeans and sneakers – is exposed behind a glass coffin in the church Santa Maria Maggiore.
OR heart of him is in a gold casket At the city’s San Rufino Cathedral, while pieces of tissue from its pericardio – the membrane that surrounds the heart – have made the world tour in view of its sanctification.
Carlo’s mother, Antonia Sazanohas also traveled all over the world, speaking speech to Catholic communities for her son’s life, bringing tufts from her son’s hair as gifts.
Who was 15 -year -old Carlos listening
Acutis was born in May 3, 1991 in London by a rich but not particularly faithful universal family. They returned to Milan shortly after his birth and enjoyed a typical, happy childhood, though he was marked by an increasingly intense religious devotion.
Acutis was particularly interested in computer science and reading university -level books from an early age. As a skilled developer, his reputation as a smart child began to grow up when created sites for Catholic Organizationsincluding one who reported miracles. He also enjoyed playing on his PlayStation, though he limited his use to one hour a week.
In October 2006, at the age of 15, he was diagnosed with acute leukemia from which he was eventually defeated in a few days. Was buried in Uncertainknown for its connection to another popular Saint, Saint Francis.
His mother told the Guardian that the family was not particularly religious, but her son showed her profound dedication in Catholic faith from an early age. “Go to operation every day“He said, adding that he was a child who” could not be indifferent to sadness. ” “We stayed in the center of Milan in a building surrounded by beggars. He wanted to help themto talk to them, to bring them food and blankets. “
He added that Carlo was otherwise an ordinary kid who was hanging out with friends and playing sports. “Carlo was a fan of the internet, but he had the calm to use technology for good purpose and he was not exploiting it,” Salzan said.
The movement created around Acutis was evident from the day he died, as Seriously ill began to pray to him for treatment. His funeral was attended by a large number of people who had helped while he was alive, including immigrants and children who had been victims of bullying.
His miracles
His mother claims that about his funeral began to do miracles, and last year the late Pope Francis attributed to Acutis two miracles.
The first, according to the Vatican, concerned Recovery of a boy in Brazil by a rare illness that influenced his pancreas. The second was the Treatment of a student in Florence with bleeding in the brain From a head trauma, and whose mother had prayed in the grave of Acutis in Assisi.
The speed at which Acutis has been sanctifiedespecially compared to Frassati, shows how much willingness It is the church to attract more new people.
THE Brawlthe second young man who was sanctified, lived by 1901 to 1925and died of polio at the age of 24. He was born in a prominent Turin family but was known for loyalty In the service of the poor and in the act of charity, while at the same time conveying his faith in his friends.