Canonization of Carlo Acutis Scheduled for April 27 Has Been Postponed After the Death of Pope Francis; Learn Details of the Trajectory of the Young Italian.
The Vatican has suspended the canonization of Carlo Acutis, a young Italian who would be the first millennial saint. The ceremony, scheduled for April 27 at St. Peter’s Square, was postponed after the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Understand the reason and learn about the story of the “Influencer of God”.
Who Was Carlo Acutis? The “Influencer of God”
Carlo Acutis died in 2006 at the age of 15 from leukemia. An Italian born in London (1991), he used computer skills to promote the Catholic faith. He created a website about miracles and was called the “Influencer of God”.
The canonization was scheduled for April 27, but was suspended after the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican has not yet announced a new date. Acutis would be the first saint of the millennial generation.
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The Brazilian city has 319 crooked buildings built on sandy soil without proper deep foundations, houses the largest beach garden in the world, with over 5 km, and is still considered the birthplace of surfing — meet Santos, in São Paulo.
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New Zealand builds a shimmering building that vibrates, featuring a 62-seat cinema, moving sculptures, and an environment where sound, light, and energy are felt in the body.
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Two colored cubes of 2.5 m transform a public bathroom into a selfie spot in Western Australia, costing up to 75% less than traditional construction and helping to reduce vandalism in public spaces.
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Santa Catarina produces up to 7 times more than it consumes in some sectors, and its century-old industries founded by grandparents and great-grandparents now compete on equal footing with Germany and the United States in the international market.
The Miracles That Pressed for Canonization
Two miracles were attributed to Acutis:
- 2013: Healing of a Brazilian boy with a pancreatic malformation after prayers for the intercession of the young man.
- 2024: Second miracle approved by Francis, speeding up the process of sainthood.
Carlo Acutis: A Gamer Saint and Technology Enthusiast
Besides his faith, Acutis played Halo, Super Mario, and Pokémon. He played the saxophone, loved animals, and produced humorous videos with his dogs. His relaxed profile captured global devotees.
The Catholic Church requires two miracles for canonization. With both recognized, the ceremony should be rescheduled after the installation of the new pope.
Carlo Acutis combines faith and modernity, inspiring young Catholics. The suspension of the canonization is temporary, but his story has already marked the Church.

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