First Millennial Saints- St Carlo Acutis and St Pier Frassati

SAINT Carlo Acutis- First Millennial Saint of the Roman Catholic Church, Rome

Later today, the Catholic Church will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis, officially declaring him a saint — the first millennial ever to receive this recognition.

Born in 1991, Carlo used his tech skills to evangelize, most notably creating a website that documented Eucharistic miracles around the world. He died of leukemia in 2006 at just 15 years old, offering his suffering for the Pope and the Church.

His body remains incorrupt, meaning it has not undergone normal decomposition — a phenomenon often seen in saints.

Beatified in 2020, Carlo Acutis will be canonized today in a historic moment for the Church and for young Catholics everywhere.

“The Eucharist is my highway to heaven.” – Saint-to-be Carlo Acutis

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Meanwhile, here are more details on his life:

Saint Carlo Acutis was an English-born Italian teenager, computer enthusiast, and devout Catholic known for his deep faith, love for the Eucharist, and innovative use of technology to spread the Gospel. He died at age 15 of leukemia in 2006 and is celebrated as the first “millennial saint” in the Catholic Church.

Early Life and Faith

Carlo was born in London in 1991 to an Italian family and moved to Milan soon after. From a young age, he showed a special devotion to God and the Church, inspiring his less religious family to return to Mass. He attended daily Mass, loved praying the rosary, and spent hours in Eucharistic adoration, calling the Eucharist his “highway to heaven”.

Passion for Technology

Carlo was an avid computer programmer and gamer. He used his skills to create websites and digital catalogues, most notably documenting Eucharistic miracles around the world. Because of this, he is often referred to as the “patron saint of the internet”. He understood the power of media and technology to shape young minds, intentionally using it for positive spiritual influence.

Character and Everyday Life

Carlo was relatable and approachable, a typical modern teenager who played soccer, loved animals, and lived an ordinary student’s life. He was known for extraordinary kindness—helping classmates, defending bullied peers, and supporting the poor with food and donations. Despite his youth, he was deeply committed to his faith, and his example led several peers and adults to embrace more active spiritual lives.

Illness and Death

In October 2006, at 15, Carlo was diagnosed with acute leukemia. He bravely offered his sufferings for the Pope and the Church, saying he wished to go “straight to heaven.” He died within days of diagnosis, and his funeral was attended by many people whom he had helped in life. As he requested, his body was buried in Assisi, reflecting his devotion to St. Francis.

Path to Sainthood and Legacy

• Declared “venerable” by Pope Francis in 2018 for his virtuous life.

• Beatified in October 2020 after a miracle attributed to his intercession: the healing of a Brazilian child with a congenital pancreatic disease.

• A second miracle—a young woman healed after a severe brain injury—was approved in 2024.

• He became the first canonized “millennial” saint in 2025, and his body is displayed in Assisi, dressed in casual clothing to reflect his generation.

Today, September 7, Pope Leo XIV canonized St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Their devotion to the Eucharist, their service to those in need, and their joyful witness continue to inspire people of all ages.

These new saints continue to inspire young people and the whole Church. We give thanks to God for these new saints, shining examples of holiness for our time.

May their example guide us closer to Christ.

Pier Giorgio Frassati TOP (6 April 1901 – 4 July 1925) was an Italian Catholic activist and a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic. He was dedicated to social justice issues and joined several charitable organizations, including Catholic Action and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, to better aid the poor and less fortunate living in his hometown of Turin.

Frassati's cause for canonization opened in 1932 after the Turin poor made several pleas for such a cause to open. Pope Pius XII suspended the cause in 1941 due to a range of allegations later proven to be false, which allowed for the cause to resume. Pope John Paul II beatified Frassati in May 1990 and dubbed him the "Man of the Eight Beatitudes". On 7 September 2025, along with Carlo Acutis, he was canonized by Pope Leo XIV.