{"id":"st-carlo-acutis","name":"St. Carlo Acutis","title":"The Cyber-Apostle of the Eucharist","knownFor":"First Millennial Saint, Computer Programming, Eucharistic Devotion","feastDay":"October 12","lifespan":"1991-2006","patronOf":"Youth, Computer Programmers, Internet Users","shortBio":"A teenage computer genius who used technology to spread devotion to the Eucharist. The first millennial to be canonized, he shows that holiness is possible in the digital age.","fullBio":"Born in London to wealthy Italian parents, Carlo Acutis moved to Milan as an infant. Despite his parents' minimal faith practice, Carlo developed an intense personal devotion from early childhood, inspiring his family's conversion.\n\nCarlo was a normal teenager who enjoyed video games, soccer, and computers, but he disciplined himself, limiting PlayStation to one hour weekly as penance. He attended daily Mass, calling the Eucharist his \"highway to heaven.\"\n\nConsidered a computer genius, Carlo saw the internet as a tool for evangelization. At age 14, he spent two and a half years creating a website cataloging Eucharistic miracles worldwide. This project became an international exhibition traveling to thousands of parishes.\n\nCarlo defended bullied classmates, especially those with disabilities, and used his money to help the homeless. He faced his diagnosis of acute leukemia with remarkable faith, offering his sufferings for the Pope and Church. He died at 15, saying he wanted to go \"straight to heaven.\"\n\nHis body, displayed in jeans and sneakers in Assisi, attracts young pilgrims worldwide. He will be canonized in 2025, becoming the first millennial saint.","miracles":["Healing of Matheus Vianna from rare pancreatic disease","Healing of Valeria Valverde from severe brain injury","Inspired numerous conversions through his witness","His Eucharistic miracles website continues evangelizing posthumously","Multiple reported healings through his intercession"],"imageUrl":"https://page.gensparksite.com/v1/base64_upload/5e60a61d61c01cf649e9baef66c50204","imageAttribution":"Relief of Blessed Carlo Acutis by Ferdinand Stuflesser 1875 (c. 2021). St Mary's Catholic Church, Glastonbury, UK. Polychromed wood relief","orderByDate":2006}