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Carlo Acutis: The teenage saint of the internet

A miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis has paved the way for him to become the first millennial saint

The 15-year-old Italian teenager died of leukemia in 2006, but his legacy continues to inspire young people around the world

Carlo Acutis was born in London in 1991 to Italian parents. He was a bright and curious child, and he developed a deep love for God at a young age. Carlo was also a talented computer programmer, and he used his skills to create websites about Eucharistic miracles and the lives of the saints.

In 2006, Carlo was diagnosed with leukemia. He died just a few months later, at the age of 15. But even though his life was cut short, Carlo's legacy continues to inspire young people around the world.

In 2020, Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Carlo's intercession. This paved the way for Carlo to be beatified, the first step on the path to sainthood. Carlo's beatification ceremony was held in Assisi, Italy, on October 10, 2020.

Carlo Acutis is a role model for young people today. He shows us that it is possible to live a life of faith, even in the midst of suffering. Carlo's life is a reminder that we are all called to be saints, and that we can achieve great things if we put our trust in God.