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Carlo Acutis: The First Millennial Saint and 'God's Influencer'

Eyewitness News ABC7NYOctober 5, 20251 min29,740 views
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Canonization of Carlo Acutis

  • โ›ช Pope Leo XIV has canonized Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint in the Catholic Church.
  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Acutis died at the age of 15 from leukemia nearly 20 years ago.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ He is nicknamed 'God's influencer' for his use of technology to spread the faith.

Acutis's Life and Faith

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Born in 1991, Acutis was a devout Catholic who attended daily mass and taught catechism.
  • ๐ŸŒ He utilized his computer skills to create a website documenting Eucharistic miracles.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Despite his faith-focused activities, he also enjoyed playing video games.

Legacy and Impact

  • ๐Ÿ’– Acutis's mother expressed happiness at how Carlo has helped so many people.
  • ๐Ÿšถ Officials anticipate 2 million visitors to his shrine in Assisi this year.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก He is seen as a relatable role model, demonstrating how young people can become saints.
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