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Italian Teen, Set To Be 1st Millennial Saint, Was An 'Ordinary' Child: Mother

Carlo Acutis, who learned several computer coding languages and developed websites for his parish and the wider Church, died from leukaemia aged 15 in 2006.

Italian teen set to be first millennial saint was 'ordinary child', says mother

By Joshua McElwee

The Italian Carlo Acutis died of leukemia when he was 15 years old. Now thousands are pilgrim to his body, which is located in Pulli and Sneakers in a church in Assisi. Around the cyber-apostle forms a strange cult.

Italy. Assisi was always a place of pilgrimage, but today the faithful do not come to this Italian city by San Francisco but by a teenager expert in technology that at the end of April will become the first saint of the 21st century.With its stone alleys, bell towers and views over the countryside, Assisi, the city of Umbria nestled on a hill bordered by cypresses, is world-renowned by two great saints of the Catholic Church: Clara and Francisco…

Witness of Carlo Acutis Encourages Italian Millennials to Live Their Faith

Carlo Acutis was always inspired by faith, including at Fatima. Three young adults shared with the Register how Carlo’s example has influenced their lives, highlighting the relevance of his message today.

Americans going to Carlo Acutis canonization inspired by relatable teen’s love for Eucharist

A multitude of Americans are planning to attend the canonization of Carlo Acutis, the first "millennial" saint in St. Peter's Square on Divine Mercy Sunday.