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Meet Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint

Pope Leo XIV officially canonized the Italian teenager

Meet Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint
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08/09/2025 10:15 ‧ 8 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Becoming a saint is not on the cards for most of us, but a deceased 15-year-old Italian gamer named Carlo Acutis has now just passed through all the steps of canonization. The late Pope Francis had previously recognized two miracles performed by Acutis and on September 7, in the presence of about 70,000 people in St. Peter's Square, in the Vatican, he was officially declared a saint by Pope Leo XIV. But what do we know about this teenager?

In this gallery, you'll get to know the story of Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Click through to get started.

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