Canonization of Carlo Acutis set for September (revised rendition) - Cyber enthusiast, Carlo Acutis, granted sainthood status in September
Cyber Saint Carlo Acutis to Grace the September Sky
segway: Let's dive into the world of modern sainthood, folks! 🕵️♂️
Devotees and tech enthusiasts alike, listen up! Those two worlds are about to collide in a groundbreaking event set to happen this September. Meet Carlo Acutis, your future cyber saint! 🤝💻
Bart Acutis, a passionate computer geek, who used technology to spread his unwavering faith, finds himself on the brink of canonization. Born on May 3, 1991, in London, he will be the trailblazer of Millennial saints in the Catholic Church.
The Vatican won't be using Twitter or TikTok to announce the news, but trust us, this electronic apostle's significance is undeniable. Known as the "patron saint of the Internet" for his early use of technology to preach the Good Word, Carlo will be forever remembered as the first saint of the digital age.
Life and Legacy
Raised in Milan by Italian parents after they relocated from London, Carlo's deep-rooted faith in the Catholic Church was as inseparable from his love for technology as a rose is to its thorns. Despite his parents not actively practicing the faith during his birth, it wasn't long before Carlo attached his heart to Mass and the Eucharist.
His fascination with the supernatural extended beyond the digital world, as he often visited sites blessed by eucharistic miracles around the globe[3]. Combining faith and computers, Carlo created a digital archive dedicated to cataloging eucharistic miracles worldwide[1][3].
Miracles, Beatification, and Canonization
Following his death from leukemia at the tender age of 15 on October 12, 2006, Carlo's path to sainthood gained traction in 2013, when he was declared a "Servant of God," the first step toward the esteemed title. His recognition skyrocketed in 2020 when another miracle attributed to his intercession occurred, this time involving a Brazilian boy named Mattheus Vianna. Among the miracles, the Vatican approved, the young boy's healing is of particular significance as it led to Carlo's beatification on October 10, 2020[4].
With the required second miracle confirmed, our digital-age champion is now On His Way to the Big League! Pope Francis paved the way for Carlo's canonization at the beginning of the year, ensuring the world will acknowledge him as a saint. The official crowning ceremony, scheduled for September 7, 2025, will be shared with Italian student Pier Giorgio Frassati, another remarkable spirit of the faith and social activism. 🌟
So, let's raise a glass (or a screen) to our fellow tech-savvy enthusiasts, Carlo Acutis. Here's to his impending sainthood and to celebrating the innovative ways in which faith can be spread in the digital realm! 🥂💻🌐
Pope Francis, the influential leader of the Catholic Church, has approved the second miracle needed for the canonization of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old computer enthusiast who will be the Vatican's first "cyber-apostle." Celebrities and technology lovers alike will gather to witness his sainthood in September, marking a significant convergence of entertainment and holiness.
