Carlo Acutis

The story of Carlo Acutis

Carlo Acutis was a young man who lived his faith in an authentic and profound way, becoming an example for new generations. Born in London in 1991 and raised in Milan, from childhood he showed extraordinary love for God and the Eucharist. Carlo attended Mass every day, recited the Rosary, and engaged in charity, helping the needy with small concrete acts of solidarity.

In addition to his intense spiritual life, Carlo had a great passion for technology. With advanced computer skills, he created several websites dedicated to the faith, including one of the most well-known portals on eucharistic miracles around the world. He believed that the internet could be an extraordinary means to evangelize and spread the Christian message, showing that one can be holy even while living immersed in the digital world.

Unfortunately, his life was brief: in 2006, at the age of only 15, he was diagnosed with aggressive leukemia. Despite the illness, he faced suffering with extraordinary serenity and trust in God, offering his pain for the Church and the Pope. His last words reflect the depth of his faith: "Not me, but God", leaving a spiritual legacy that continues to inspire thousands of people worldwide.

The miracle of Carlo Acutis

One of the events that led to the beatification of Carlo Acutis concerns a miracle that occurred in Brazil in 2013. A six-year-old boy, suffering from a severe congenital malformation of the pancreas that prevented him from feeding normally, was inexplicably healed after his parents prayed to Carlo and touched one of his relics.

Doctors, after examining the case, found no scientific explanation for the sudden healing of the child. This extraordinary event was recognized by the Church as a miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis, confirming his closeness to the faithful and the power of his spirituality.

The beatification of Carlo Acutis

On October 10, 2020, Carlo Acutis was proclaimed blessed in the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi. The ceremony, presided over by Cardinal Agostino Vallini, was followed by faithful from all over the world, fascinated by the figure of this boy who knew how to live the faith in a simple and authentic way.

During the celebration, the urn containing his body was displayed to the faithful: Carlo was buried in jeans, a sweatshirt, and sneakers, a sign of his modernity and his closeness to young people. Pope Francis defined him as a model for new generations, emphasizing that his life demonstrates that holiness is not a distant ideal, but a possible call for everyone.

Today Carlo Acutis is known worldwide and many faithful rely on his intercession.