• Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old who died in 2006, is canonized as the first millennial saint.
• The canonization ceremony, led by Pope Leo XIV, drew tens of thousands of young worshippers at St. Peter's Square.
• Acutis was recognized for using technology to promote Catholicism, earning him the nickname "God’s Influencer."
• His body is entombed in Assisi, attracting millions of pilgrims annually.
• His canonization marks a modern connection for the Catholic Church with Generation Z.

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Carlo Acutis was canonized by Pope Leo XIV, becoming the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Acutis, who passed away from leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15, has garnered attention for his efforts to leverage technology to spread the Catholic faith, subsequently earning the nickname "God's Influencer." The ceremony, attended by approximately 70,000 young worshippers, took place in the iconic St. Peter's Square, highlighting Acutis as a role model for the digital age, alongside another saint, Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was canonized during the same event. This dual canonization emphasizes the Church's intention to appeal to youthful populations, as both saints exemplified a commitment to helping others and living a life of holiness, according to CBS News, NPR, Le Monde, Reuters, Dawn, Reuters, Channel News Asia, Al Jazeera, Africa News, The Hill, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, South China Morning Post, and India Times.

Acutis was born in London in 1991 to a family that was not particularly devout. His father was wealthy, and the family moved to Milan shortly after his birth. Even as a child, Acutis displayed exceptional interest in programming and computer science, culminating in the launch of a website documenting Eucharistic miracles around the world -- a project he completed using self-taught skills in coding. His digital initiatives were recognized within the Catholic Church as vital tools for educating the faithful about Eucharistic devotion. Pope Francis acknowledged Acutis' innovative approach to faith, stating, "It's true that the digital world can expose you to the risks of self-absorption... But there are young people even there who show creativity and genius, according to CBS News, NPR, Le Monde, Reuters, Dawn, Reuters, Channel News Asia, Al Jazeera, Africa News, The Hill, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, South China Morning Post, and India Times.