Carlo Acutis was born in London in 1991 and grew up in Milan, Italy. At the age of seven, he developed a deep devotion to the Eucharist, describing it as “my highway to Heaven.” He attended Mass daily, went to confession regularly, and prayed the rosary. Passionate about technology, he taught himself programming and web design, using those skills to evangelize. He created the famous exhibition on Eucharistic miracles (136 documented cases) which continues to travel the world today, a global project he launched before his death in 2006 at the age of 15 from leukemia.

Beyond technology, Carlo lived a faith rooted in everyday life. He went to confession frequently, helped classmates in need, and took part in pilgrimages to Lourdes and Fatima. During his vacations, he dedicated time to volunteering, and in his later years, he designed a website for his parish to share catechetical materials and promote parish activities.

Beatified in 2020 thanks to a miracle in Brazil, a second miracle, the healing of a young Costa Rican woman after a serious accident, was confirmed in 2024, paving his way to the altars. His canonization was announced by Pope Leo XIV during his first public consistory, scheduled for 7 September 2025, the same date set for the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati.

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