Pope Francis clears way for teen to become first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia in 2006, is set to become the first saint of his generation
Vatican City, May 23, 2024 (9:34 p.m.) – Pope Francis has cleared the way for an Italian teenager to become the first millennial saint by attributing a second miracle to his intercession. Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15, has been a popular figure among young Catholics for his devotion to the Eucharist and his use of social media to spread the Gospel. Last year, Pope Francis attributed a first miracle to Acutis' intercession, which involved the healing of a Brazilian boy with a rare pancreatic disease. The second miracle, which was announced on Thursday by the Vatican, involved the healing of a young Italian girl with a life-threatening illness. With the attribution of a second miracle, Acutis' cause for sainthood has now been completed. He is expected to be canonized by Pope Francis in the coming months. Acutis' sainthood is a sign of hope for young people around the world, showing that it is possible to live a life of holiness in the digital age. His story is also a reminder of the importance of the Eucharist in the life of a Christian.
Comments