Pope Francis and the Vatican have confirmed that Carlo Acutis, the young Italian programmer who died in 2006 at age 15, will be officially proclaimed a saint. The decision was made after recognizing a miracle attributed to his intercession in the life of a Costa Rican family, according to the media outlet Vida Nueva.
A legacy of faith and technology
Carlo Acutis, known as the “cyberapostle of the Eucharist,” dedicated his short life to evangelizing through the Internet, creating websites about Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions. His deep devotion and love for God made him a model of holiness for young people. After his death, many faithful have requested his intercession to obtain graces and miracles.
The recognized miracle
On July 8, 2022, Liliana, a Costa Rican mother, traveled to Assisi, Italy, to pray before the tomb of Carlo Acutis. Her daughter Valeria, 15, had suffered a serious bicycle accident in Florence while returning home after studying. The impact caused severe head injuries, requiring a complex operation in which part of her skull was removed to relieve brain pressure. Doctors gave the young girl almost no chance of survival.
However, after Liliana’s visit to Acutis’s tomb, Valeria’s condition improved suddenly and inexplicably. The bleeding stopped, and on August 11, the young girl was already in rehabilitation. Once recovered, mother and daughter returned to Assisi to thank the blessed for his intercession. This event was investigated by the Holy See and recognized as a miracle, paving the way for Acutis’s canonization.
Next steps
Pope Francis has called a consistory to formalize the canonization, which is expected to take place in the coming months. The exact date will be announced soon by the Vatican. With this step, Carlo Acutis will become one of the youngest saints of the Catholic Church, leaving a message of faith, hope, and love for God for new generations.
Original source: www.lateja.cr (published May 23, 2024)
