Thousands flock to Vatican as teenager made first millennial saint
Published: 9/7/2025

Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, was canonised by Pope Leo, with thousands attending the ceremony in Rome. Acutis, known as "the patron saint of the internet," passed away at 15 from leukaemia in 2006. Alongside Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati, an Italian mountaineer revered for aiding the poor and sick, was also sainted by the Pope.



