Pope makes London-born teen Carlo Acutis the world’s first millennial saint
Tens of thousands attend canonisation of first millennial saint
- Pope Leo XIV has canonised Carlo Acutis, a London-born computer prodigy who died in 2006, as the Catholic Church's first millennial saint.
- Carlo, dubbed "God's influencer", was known for using his computer skills to create a website documenting Eucharistic miracles, spreading faith online.
- The open-air Mass in St Peter's Square on Sunday drew tens of thousands, with many young attendees seeing the 15-year-old as a relatable modern role model.
- Alongside Carlo, Pope Leo also canonised Pier Giorgio Frassati, an Italian figure known for his devotion to serving the poor.
- The canonisations, originally delayed by Pope Francis's death, were strongly advocated by Francis, who believed such figures were crucial for attracting young Catholics.