Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian, was a young website designer known for documenting Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions online. His computer skills and deep devotion to the Eucharist were central to his life. He designed a website cataloging these miracles before his death from leukemia at a young age. Acutis was also noted for his general cheerfulness.
May 1991: Carlo Acutis' Birth
In May 1991, Carlo Acutis was born in Britain. Later in life he would become an Italian website designer who documented Eucharistic miracles and approved Marian apparitions.
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May 1991: Carlo Acutis's Birth and Baptism
In May 1991, Carlo Acutis was born in London to Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano. He was also baptized on 18 May 1991.
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September 1991: Family Move to Milan
In September 1991, shortly after Carlo Acutis was born, his family moved from London and Germany to Milan, where they worked in family businesses.
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September 1997: Started Primary School
In September 1997, Carlo Acutis started his first primary school, the San Carlo Institute in Milan, before transferring to the Marcelline Tommaseo Institute three months later.
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June 1998: First Communion
On June 16, 1998, Carlo Acutis received his First Communion at the convent of Sant'Ambrogio ad Nemus, Milan, marking a significant event in his religious life.
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May 2003: Confirmation
In May 2003, Carlo Acutis was confirmed at Santa Maria Segreta Church, solidifying his commitment to his faith.
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2004: Website Creation
In 2004, Carlo Acutis began to create a website dedicated to cataloging Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions, showcasing his tech skills and devotion.
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October 2006: Illness and Hospitalization
In October 2006, Carlo Acutis developed an inflammation of the throat, later diagnosed as acute promyelocytic leukemia, leading to his hospitalization and critical condition.
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October 2006: Death at San Gerardo Hospital
In October 2006, Carlo Acutis passed away at San Gerardo Hospital due to acute promyelocytic leukemia, leaving behind a legacy of faith and digital evangelization.
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October 2006: Carlo Acutis' Death
In October 2006, Carlo Acutis passed away from leukemia. He was known for his devotion to the Eucharist and his computer skills.
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October 2006: Website Unveiled
In October 2006, Carlo Acutis' website dedicated to Eucharistic miracles was unveiled, shortly before his death. Because he was hospitalized, Acutis was not able to attend the debut of his exhibition at Rome's Church of San Carlo Borromeo.
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October 2012: Canonization Cause Opened
In October 2012, on the sixth anniversary of Carlo Acutis' death, the Archdiocese of Milan opened the cause for his canonization, beginning the formal process towards sainthood.
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February 2013: Diocesan Investigation Opening
In February 2013, Cardinal Angelo Scola inaugurated the diocesan investigation into Carlo Acutis's life, marking a step in the canonization process.
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May 2013: Nihil Obstat Issued
In May 2013, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints issued a nihil obstat, indicating that there was nothing preventing Carlo Acutis's cause for canonization from moving forward.
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May 2013: Formal Introduction to the Cause
In May 2013, the formal introduction to the cause for Carlo Acutis' canonization occurred, and he was titled a "Servant of God".
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November 2016: Conclusion of Diocesan Investigation
In November 2016, the diocesan investigation into Carlo Acutis's life was concluded by Cardinal Angelo Scola, progressing the cause for his canonization.
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July 2018: Declared Venerable
On July 5, 2018, Pope Francis confirmed Carlo Acutis' life as one of heroic virtue, declaring him Venerable, a significant step toward sainthood.
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2018: Model for Young People
In 2018, Pope Francis cited Carlo Acutis as a model for young people to grow in holiness in the document that concluded the Synod on Young People.
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April 2019: Relocation to Assisi
In April 2019, Carlo Acutis's body was brought to the Sanctuary of the Spoliation in Assisi, fulfilling his final wish to be buried there.
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November 2019: Positive Opinion on Miracle
In November 2019, the Vatican's Medical Council expressed a positive opinion about a miracle in Brazil attributed to Carlo Acutis's intercession.
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2019: Postulator Appointed
As of 2019, Nicola Gori is the postulator for Carlo Acutis's cause for canonization.
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February 2020: Miracle Authenticity Confirmed
In February 2020, Pope Francis confirmed the authenticity of the miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis, leading to his beatification.
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October 2020: Beatification by Pope Francis
In October 2020, Pope Francis beatified Carlo Acutis, recognizing his holiness.
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October 2020: Relics on Display
Since the beatification ceremony in October 2020, Carlo Acutis's relics have been on display with his tomb in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore.
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2020: Miracle Recognition
In 2020, the Catholic Church recognized the curing of a child's pancreatic disease as a miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis.
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April 2022: Statue Erection in the UK
In April 2022, the first life-sized statue of Carlo Acutis in the United Kingdom was erected at Carfin Grotto, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, honoring his legacy.
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2022: Costa Rican Miracle
In 2022, a Costa Rican woman named Valeria experienced a miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis's intercession after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
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May 2024: Second Miracle Confirmed
In May 2024, a second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis' intercession was confirmed, furthering the cause for his canonization.
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May 2024: Recognition of Second Miracle
On May 23, 2024, Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis, further solidifying his path to sainthood.
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July 2024: Approval for Canonization
In July 2024, Pope Francis approved the continuation towards the canonization of Carlo Acutis.
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July 2024: Canonization Approved
On July 1, 2024, Pope Francis presided at an Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals, which approved the canonization of Carlo Acutis.
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November 2024: Canonization Announcement
On November 20, 2024, it was announced that Carlo Acutis would be canonized during the Jubilee of Teenagers in April 2025.
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2024: Sculpture by Timothy Schmalz
In 2024, Timothy Schmalz created a sculpture of Carlo Acutis featuring a crucified image of Jesus emerging from his chest, further commemorating Acutis's faith.
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April 2025: Canonization Date
In April 2025, the Diocese of Assisi confirmed that Carlo Acutis would be canonized on Sunday, April 27.
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April 2025: Scheduled Canonization
In April 2025, the canonization of Carlo Acutis is scheduled to take place.
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