Pope Leo declares London-born teenager the first millennial saint Carlo Acutis, 15, died in 2006 and earned the nickname ‘God’s influencer’ for his use of the internet Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025
Pope makes London-born teen Carlo Acutis the world’s first millennial saint Tens of thousands attended a canonisation Mass for the young computer whiz The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Pope Leo XIV to declare 15-year-old computer whiz, known as God's influencer, a saint Pope Leo XIV is set to declare a 15-year-old computer whiz, Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint on Sunday, giving the next generation of Catholics a relatable, modern-day role model who used technology to spread the faith and earn the nickname “God’s influencer.” The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025