Carlo Acutis

Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, paving the way for him to become the first millennial saint. The Italian computer-coding teenager who died of cancer in 2006 is known for his great devotion to the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The recognition of the second miracle attributed to Acutis’ intercession makes it possible that Acutis could be canonized during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.

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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his enthusiastic witness to holiness that reaches “to the heights.”

Here is the miracle that makes possible Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

Jun 13, 2025

By Courtney Mares, Kate Quiñones

The Vatican has recognized two miracles attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession that make possible his canonization on Sept.... Read more

Blessed Carlo Acutis.

10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis

Jun 13, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis on Sept. 7. A gamer and computer coder who loved the Eucharist,... Read more

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Carlo Acutis to be canonized Sept. 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati

Jun 13, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness,... Read more

Three teen brothers from Ireland have turned their admiration for Blessed Carlo Acutis into a movie called “Lego Movie — The Incredible Life of Carlo Acutis.”

Irish teens inspired by Carlo Acutis make Lego film of his life

Jun 9, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

The short film called “Lego Movie — The Incredible Life of Carlo Acutis” is now available on YouTube under the... Read more

Stained glass window of Blessed Carlo Acutis at St. Aldhelm’s in Malmesbury, England.

When will Carlo Acutis be canonized? The big announcement Catholics are waiting for

When will Carlo Acutis be canonized? That is the question Catholics are asking after the ceremony was postponed due to... Read more

Antonia Salzano Acutis speaks to the faithful in New York City on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

In New York City, Antonia Acutis speaks of her son’s holy witness

May 31, 2025

By Sabrina Ferrisi

“We are here to speak about Carlo. As you know, the canonization was delayed. But it was a beautiful surprise... Read more

CREDO is a new, global streaming platform for faith-driven content launching on May 28, 2025.

Filmmakers behind Acutis documentary to launch streaming platform, new film on Pope Leo XIV

May 15, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

CREDO will launch worldwide on May 28 and is on track to stream Castletown Media’s newest project, “Leo XIV: A... Read more

Carlo Acutis.

Carlo Acutis and the four popes

Apr 27, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Carlo went on pilgrimage to see John Paul II, offered up his suffering from cancer for Benedict XVI, and was... Read more

Pope Francis hears confessions of teenagers in St. Peter's Square.

Vatican announces changes to this week’s Jubilee of Teenagers in Rome

Apr 21, 2025

By CNA Staff

Despite the death of Pope Francis, a reconfigured Jubilee of Teenagers will still take place in Rome from April 25–27. Read more

A reliquary containing relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the Church of Sant'Angela Merici in Rome, Oct 11, 2021.

Vatican postpones Carlo Acutis canonization following Pope Francis’ death

Apr 21, 2025

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican announced Monday that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. Read more

Stained0glass window of Blessed Carlo Acutis at St. Aldhelm’s in Malmesbury, England.

Here’s how to pray the official novena to soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis

Apr 17, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Church’s Jubilee for Teenagers on April 27 in St. Peter’s Square and this... Read more

On April 2, 2025, the Augustine Institute will release its second documentary in its “Based on a True Saint” series, which airs on its faith formation streaming platform Formed. The latest installment in the series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis.

New documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis aims to show that holiness is possible today

Apr 1, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The latest installment in the Augustine Institute’s “Based on a True Saint” series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be... Read more

A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a fragment of his pericardium, visits the U.S. at Holy Family Parish in Queens, New York, on April 6, 2022.

Italian prosecutors investigate illegal sale of apparent Carlo Acutis relics online

Mar 27, 2025

By Courtney Mares

The investigation by the Perugia Public Prosecutor’s Office was prompted by a complaint by the bishop of Assisi, the city... Read more

Students try out the new Minecraft Education experience “Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage” during a press conference unveiling the project on March 18, 2025, at the Vatican.

A Vatican video game? New Minecraft edition has students restore St. Peter’s Basilica

Mar 19, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Microsoft and the Vatican unveiled the game, “Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage,” at a press event in Rome... Read more

María Dolores Rosique, known as “Lola” by her family members and friends, is pictured here when she was hospitalized. A second-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis accompanied her at her bedside.

‘Carlo Acutis, I am in your hands’: Catholic pediatrician recovers from cancer

Feb 19, 2025

By Diego López Marina

With a radiant smile, pediatric physician María Dolores Rosique recounts with renewed faith her testimony of healing after overcoming aggressive... Read more

“Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality” is a new documentary film exploring the life of Carlo Acutis that will be coming to theaters April 27–29, 2025.

New film on Carlo Acutis to be released on his canonization date

Feb 13, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The release date coincides with Pope Francis’ canonization of Carlo Actuis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, on April 27. Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of a pilgrimage sponsored by the Scandinavian Bishops’ Conference on Feb. 3, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: Carlo Acutis shows young people ‘the fullness of life’ in Christ

Feb 3, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Speaking to Catholic pilgrims from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland on Feb. 3, the pope shared a special message... Read more

“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” is a new documentary film exploring the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the lessons he offers young people regarding the challenges of the digital world that will be coming to theaters in the spring of 2025.

‘Online to get people offline’: Experts show how Carlo Acutis modeled faithful use of tech

Dec 19, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young Italian who died in 2006, is due to be canonized during the Catholic Church’s 2025... Read more

Nine-year-old Alex Espinosa has been very intentional in his devotion to the first millennial saint.

9-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend

Nov 27, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The life of Carlo Acutis, who is set to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people... Read more

“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” is a new documentary film exploring the life of Carlo Acutis that will be coming to theaters in the spring of 2025.

Carlo Acutis film gains backing from National Eucharistic Congress, McGrath Institute

Nov 23, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The National Eucharistic Congress and the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame are partnering with... Read more