St Carlo Acutis

He is a young saint of the digital age, like us: he is often called “God’s influencer”. His symbol is the computer. With the gifts God had given him he brought his love for God and for the Eucharist to a great many people, and his example invites all of us who live in the digital world to proclaim the Gospel there.

The prayer dedicated to him on the official website asks that we love God and others, make good use of new tools and proclaim the Gospel with joy.

He was born in London in 1991 and grew up in Italy. From the age of seven, daily Mass and Eucharistic adoration were the centre of his life. As he put it: “The Eucharist is my highway to heaven.”

He was very good with computers. He made a website that gathers the Eucharistic miracles from all over the world, and he devoted himself to spreading the faith through digital media. Inspired by St Francis of Assisi, he also took the initiative to help the poor.

He died of leukaemia in 2006, offering up his suffering for the Church and for the Pope. As he had wished, he was buried in Assisi.

He was canonised in 2025, and his memorial is celebrated on 12 October.