Here’s the latest on the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis:
1. Second Miracle Recognized
On May 23, 2024, Pope Francis officially recognized a second miracle through Carlo’s intercession—a Brazilian girl’s remarkable recovery from a life‑threatening brain injury after her mother prayed at his tomb in Assisi.
This fulfilled the key requirement for sainthood.
⛪ 2. Initial Date Scheduled, Then Postponed
Carlo was originally set to be canonized on April 27, 2025, during the Jubilee of Teenagers in Rome America Magazine Wikipedia +10 Catholic News Agency +10 USCCB +10 . However, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the ceremony was postponed, since only a reigning pope can officially canonize Aleteia +9 America Magazine +9 Wikipedia +9 .
📅 3. New Canonization Date Set
On June 13, 2025, at a consistory of cardinals convened by the new Pope Leo XIV, it was officially announced that Carlo Acutis will be canonized on Sunday, September 7, 2025, together with Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati The Guardian +15 Vatican News +15 Catholic News Agency +15 . This also makes him the first millennial saint (born 1991) Aleteia +13 People.com +13 Catholic News Agency +13 .
✅ Summary of Key Facts
Second miracle approved - May 23, 2024
Canonization originally rescheduled April 27, 2025
Postponed due to Pope’s death April 21, 2025
New date set September 7, 2025 by Pope Leo XIV
📌 Why It Matters
- Carlo is set to become the first millennial and one of the youngest saints in modern times.
- His journey—from techno-savvy teenager to evangelizer, Eucharistic devotee, and youth role model—has inspired Catholics worldwide.
✨ Final Takeaway
Blessed Carlo Acutis’s canonization is officially confirmed for September 7, 2025, in a shared ceremony with Pier Giorgio Frassati. As the Church’s first millennial saint, his life reminds us that holiness can truly flourish in the digital era.
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