Carlo Acutis, the saint next door: A teen computer whiz becomes a millennial saint
September 4, 2025
Pope Leo XIV will preside over his first canonization ceremony Sunday to create the first millennial saint. Carlo Acutis has shot to near rockstar-like fame among many young Catholics, generating a global following the likes of which the Catholic Church hasn’t seen in ages. Much of that popularity is thanks to a concerted campaign by the Vatican to give the next generation of faithful a relatable, modern-day role model, who used his technological talents to spread the faith. For his admirers, Acutis is the saint next door, an ordinary kid who did extraordinary things.