The canonization of Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint,
will take place on September 7th, 2025, Pope Leo XIV has announced.
Feast Day of St. Carlo Acutis
-12th October
I Am With You – A Documentary on Carlo Acutis
https://youtu.be/dUpqQneSOFMCanonization of Carlo Acutis
Canonization on 7th September 2025
Pope Leo XIV has officially announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year 2025. The canonization Mass is expected to take place on Sunday, September 7th 2025 in St. Peter’s Square.Carlo Acutis, born in 1991, will become the first millennial saint of the Catholic Church. Known for his devotion to the Eucharist and his use of technology for evangelization, Acutis created a website cataloging Eucharistic miracles worldwide before his death from leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15. In October 2006, when he was 15 years old, Acutis fell ill with what his parents initially believed was the flu. When his symptoms worsened, he was taken to a hospital in Milan, where he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and offered his sufferings to Pope Benedict XVI and the Church. He was transferred to a hospital in Monza, Italy, and within a few days he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and fell into a coma and was taken to the intensive care unit where he underwent a blood-cleansing treatment. He was pronounced brain-dead on 11 October. Acutis died the next day, 12 October 2006, at 6:45 p.m. His parents brought his body home, where people came for four days to pay their last respects. A crowd of strangers attended his funeral, including young people who had abandoned the Church and those who returned for a memorial Mass three months later. Initially buried in a cemetery in the village of Ternengo, his body was reburied in January 2007 in Assisi, which he had requested because of his devotion to St. Francis of Assisi. On 6 April 2019, his body was brought to the Sanctuary of the Spoliation and venerated at its final resting place. In memory of Acutis, Bishops Raffaello Martinelli and Angelo Comastri have helped to organize a traveling photo exhibition of all the Eucharistic miracle sites. It has since traveled to dozens of different countries across five continents. The preface to the print version of the exhibit was written by Cardinal Angelo Comastri and has been translated into 18 languages. It has traveled to more than 10,000 places, including churches, congressional palaces, youth clubs, and welcome centers.
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Born in London and raised in Milan, Carlo’s wealthy parents were not particularly religious. Upon receiving his first communion at age seven, Carlo became a frequent communicant, At school Carlo tried to comfort friends whose parents were undergoing divorce, as well as stepping in to defend disabled students from bullies. After school hours he volunteered his time with the city’s homeless and destitute. Considered a computer geek by some, Carlo spent four years creating a website dedicated to cataloguing every reported Eucharistic miracle around the world. Diagnosed with leukaemia, Carlo offered his sufferings to God for the intentions of the sitting pope—Benedict XVI—and the entire Church. His long-time desire to visit as many sites of Eucharistic miracles as possible was cut short by his illness. Carlo died in 2006 and was beatified in 2020.
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Oh God, Our Father, thank You for giving us Carlo, a life example for the young and a message of love for everyone. You made him become enamored with Your Son, Jesus, making of the Eucharist His “Highway to Heaven.” You gave him Mary as a most loving Mother, and with the Rosary, You made him a poet of her tenderness. Receive his prayer for us. Above all, gaze upon the poor, whom he loved and helped. Grant for me too, by his intercession, the grace that I need… And make our joy fulfilled, placing Carlo among the Saints of Your Church, so that his smile may shine again for us in the glory of Your name. Amen.
Pater, Ave, Gloria
(“Our Father,” “Hail Mary,” “Glory be to God”)
Novena to the Blessed Carlo Acutis
Canonization on 7th September 2025
Opening Prayer
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I thank you for all the grace and favours with which you enriched the soul of the Blessed Carlo Acutis during his 15 years on this earth. Through the merits of this Angel of Youth, grant me the grace which I earnestly seek (Ask the grace which you seek).
First Day Meditation
“Not me, but God”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, you who made your life a continual renunciation and setting aside of unimportant things, give me the grace to seek heavenly things and despise that which is transient. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Second Day Meditation
“Always to be united with Jesus, that is my life’s programme.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, you who have lived in the heart of Jesus, give me the grace to apply Jesus’s plan of love to everything. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Third Day Meditation
“Continuously ask your Guardian Angel for help. Your Guardian Angel has to become your best friend.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, you who saw the company of Holy Angels while you were already in this world, give me the Grace to live righteously, as my Guardian Angel desires. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Fourth Day Meditation
“Our soul is like a hot-air balloon… If by chance there is a mortal sin, the soul falls to the ground. Confession is like the fire underneath the balloon enabling the soul to rise again… It is important to go to confession often.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, you who have lived this sacrament of reconciliation so well, give me the grace constantly to seek confession and the grace of a deep contrition. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Fifth Day Meditation
“Sadness is looking at ourselves, happiness is looking towards God.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, you who have never looked away from your great love, Jesus, give me the grace also to live with this happiness in this world. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Sixth Day Meditation
“The only thing we have to ask God for, in prayer, is the desire to be holy.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, you who have always asked God for what is essential, give me the grace of a deep desire for Heaven. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Seventh Day Meditation
“The Virgin Mary is the only Woman in my life.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, you who loved the Virgin Mary above all women, give me the grace to respond to her kind and good love. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Eighth Day Meditation
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, you who have always looked for your hidden Jesus in the Tabernacle, give me the grace of a deep fervour for the Eucharist. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Ninth Day Meditation
“I am happy to die because I have lived my life without wasting a minute on those things which do not please God.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, give me that grace of graces — perseverance to the end and a saintly death. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Final Prayer
Almighty God, Father of Mercy, raise your Servant Carlo Acutis to the glory of the altars, so that through him you will be even more glorified. Give us the honour of calling him “Blessed”, for he lived Your Will in all things, and through his merit, give me the grace that I so ardently desire. Amen.
Prayer to Bl. Carlo Acutis for a miracle
O God our Father, we thank you for giving us Carlo, a model of life for young people, and a message of love for all. You made him fall in love with your son Jesus, making the Eucharist his “highway to heaven.” You gave him Mary as a beloved mother, and you made him, through the Rosary, a cantor of her tenderness. Receive his prayer for us. Look above all upon the poor, whom he loved and assisted. Grant me too, through his intercession, the grace that I need (mention your intention). And make our joy full, raising Carlo among the saints of your Church, so that his smile shines again for us to the glory of your name. Amen.
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
God, Our Father, provider for the poor, champion of the oppressed, defender of the widow and orphan, you called your servant, Blessed Carlo Acutis, to be an apostle of the Holy Eucharist and model of Christian youth and holy industry. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, fulfilling his commandment of charity more closely and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of Blessed Carlo Acutis inspire us to greater confidence in your love so we may continue his work in spreading your love for us in your Eucharistic Presence. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Carlo Acutis on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (make your request), through Christ our Lord, Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be)
Novena to Blessed Carlo Acutis
Opening Prayer Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I thank you for all the grace and favours with which you enriched the soul of the Servant of God Carlo Acutis during his 15 years on this earth. Through the merits of this Angel of Youth, grant me the grace which I earnestly seek (Ask the grace which you seek)
First Day Meditation:
“Not the, but God” Servant of God Carlo Acutis, you who made your life a continual renunciation and setting aside of unimportant things, give me the grace to seek heavenly things and despise that which is transient. Amen. Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Second day Meditation
“Always to be united with Jesus, that is my life’s programme.” Servant of God. Carlo Acutis, you who have lived in the heart of Jesus, give me the grace to apply Jesus’s plan of love to everything. Amen. Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Third day Meditation
“Continuously ask your Guardian Angel for help. Your Guardian Angel has to become your best friend.” Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who saw the company of Holy Angels while you were already in this world, give me the Grace to live righteously, as my Guardian Angel desires. Amen Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Fourth day Meditation
“Our soul is like a hot-air balloon… If by chance there is a mortal sin, the soul falls to the ground. Confession is like the fire underneath the balloon enabling the soul to rise again… It is important to go to confession often.” Servant of God Carlo Acutis, you who have lived this sacrament of reconciliation so well give me the grace constantly to seek confession and the grace of a deep contrition. Amen. Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Fifth Day Meditations
“Sadness is looking at ourselves, happiness is looking towards God.” Servant of God Carlo Acutis, you who have never looked away from your great love, Jesus, give me the grace also to live with this happiness in this world. Amen. Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Sixth Day Meditations
“The only thing we have to ask God for, in prayer, is the desire to be holy.” Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who have always asked God for what is essential, give me the grace of a deep desire for Heaven. Amen. Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Seventh Day Meditations
“The Virgin Mary is the only Woman in my life.” Servant of God Carlo Acutis, you who loved the Virgin Mary above all women, give me the grace to respond to her kind and good love. Amen. Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Eighth Day Meditation:
“The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven” Servant of God, Carlo Acutis you who have always locked for your hidden Jesus in the Tabernacle, give me the grace of a deep fervour for the Eucharist. Amen. Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Ninth Day Meditation
“I am happy to die because I have lived my life without wasting a minute on those things which do not please God.” Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, give me that grace of graces – perseverance to the end and a saintly death. Amen. Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Final Prayer
Almighty God, Father of Mercy, raise your Servant Caro Acutis to the glory of the altars, so that through him you will be even more glorified. Give us the honour of calling him “Blessed”, for lived Your Will in all things and through his merit, give me the grace that I so ardently desire. Amen.
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