Saint Carlo Acutis
A modern example for young Catholics, digital life, Eucharistic devotion, and joyful witness.
- Feast day: October 12
- Life and era: 1991 to 2006; London and Milan
- Role in the Church: Lay teenager known for Eucharistic devotion
- Common titles: Saint canonized in 2025, Modern lay witness, Model for young Catholics
- Often asked for: young people, Eucharistic devotion, digital witness
When is Saint Carlo Acutis's feast day?
Saint Carlo Acutis's feast day is October 12.
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Biography and witness
Carlo Acutis was born in London in 1991, raised mostly in Milan, and died in 2006 at age 15. He became widely known for his love of the Eucharist and for building a website that documented Eucharistic miracles. After beatification in 2020, he was canonized in 2025 and is often described as a modern model for young Catholics living in a digital world.
Why Catholics remember Saint Carlo Acutis
Saint Carlo Acutis is known for youthful holiness, Eucharistic devotion, and using digital tools for evangelization.
What is Saint Carlo Acutis the patron saint of?
Saint Carlo Acutis is often associated with young people, Eucharistic devotion, digital witness.
Why people ask for the intercession of Saint Carlo Acutis
People turn to Saint Carlo when they want a modern example of holiness in the middle of school life, technology, and ordinary youth culture.
Common situations
- student life
- technology habits
- wanting a modern saintly model
Short prayer
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for me that I may use technology wisely and live joyfully close to Christ.