History of Carlo Acutis in Timeline
Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian, was a website designer who dedicated his skills to documenting Eucharistic miracles and approved Marian apparitions. He catalogued these on a website he designed before his untimely death from leukemia at the age of 15. Known for his cheerful demeanor, computer proficiency, and deep devotion to the Eucharist, Acutis's life centered around his faith and his passion for using technology to spread its message.
May 1991: Carlo Acutis's Birth
In May 1991, Carlo Acutis was born in Britain. He would later become known for his website documenting Eucharistic miracles.
May 1991: Carlo Acutis Born in London
On 3 May 1991, Carlo Acutis was born in London, England, to Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano.
September 1991: Move to Milan
In September 1991, shortly after Carlo Acutis was born, his parents moved the family to Milan.
September 1997: Started Primary School
In September 1997, Carlo Acutis started his first primary school, the San Carlo Institute in Milan.
June 1998: First Communion
On 16 June 1998, Carlo Acutis received his First Communion at the convent of Sant'Ambrogio ad Nemus, Milan.
May 2003: Confirmation
In May 2003, Carlo Acutis was confirmed at Santa Maria Segreta Church.
2004: Launched Website
In 2004, Carlo Acutis launched a website dedicated to cataloguing Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions.
October 2006: Carlo Acutis's Death
In October 2006, Carlo Acutis passed away from leukemia, after documenting Eucharistic miracles on a website he designed.
October 2006: Website Unveiled
In October 2006, Carlo Acutis's website was unveiled on 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis, days before his death.
October 2006: Illness and Diagnosis
On 1 October 2006, Carlo Acutis developed a throat inflammation and was later diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia.
October 2006: Death
On 12 October 2006, Carlo Acutis died at the age of 15 at 6:45 p.m. at San Gerardo Hospital.
October 2012: Cause for Canonization Opened
On 12 October 2012, the sixth anniversary of Carlo Acutis's death, the Archdiocese of Milan opened the cause for canonization.
February 2013: Diocesan Investigation Opened
On 15 February 2013, Cardinal Angelo Scola inaugurated the diocesan investigation for Carlo Acutis's canonization cause.
May 2013: Formal Introduction to the Cause
In May 2013, the formal introduction to Carlo Acutis's cause occurred, and he was titled a "Servant of God".
May 2013: Nihil Obstat Issued
On 13 May 2013, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints issued a nihil obstat, allowing the cause for canonization to move forward.
November 2016: Diocesan Investigation Concluded
On 24 November 2016, the diocesan investigation for Carlo Acutis's canonization cause was concluded.
July 2018: Declared Venerable
On 5 July 2018, Pope Francis confirmed Carlo Acutis's life as one of heroic virtue, declaring him Venerable.
2018: Pope Francis Praises Acutis
In 2018, Pope Francis praised Carlo Acutis as a model for living a normal life while growing in holiness.
April 2019: Body Brought to Assisi
On 6 April 2019, Carlo Acutis's body was brought to the Sanctuary of the Spoliation in Assisi, his final wish.
November 2019: Positive Opinion on Miracle
On 14 November 2019, the Vatican's Medical Council expressed a positive opinion about a miracle in Brazil attributed to Carlo Acutis's intercession.
2019: Postulator
As of 2019, Nicola Gori became the postulator for Carlo Acutis's cause.
February 2020: Miracle Confirmed
On 21 February 2020, Pope Francis confirmed the authenticity of the miracle, leading to Carlo Acutis's beatification.
October 2020: Beatification by Pope Francis
In October 2020, Carlo Acutis was beatified by Pope Francis.
October 2020: Relics on Display
Since the beatification ceremony on 10 October 2020, Carlo Acutis's relics have been on display with his tomb in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore.
October 2020: Beatification Rescheduled
The beatification ceremony, originally planned earlier, was rescheduled for 10 October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. It was held in Assisi, Italy.
2020: Miracle Recognition
In 2020, the Catholic Church recognized the curing of a child's pancreatic disease as a miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis's intercession.
April 2022: Statue Erection
In April 2022, the first life-sized statue of Carlo Acutis in the United Kingdom was erected at Carfin Grotto, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
2022: Miracle Event
In 2022, the second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis's intercession occurred when a woman recovered from a brain haemorrhage after her mother prayed for Acutis's intercession.
May 2024: Second Miracle Confirmed
In May 2024, a second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis's intercession was confirmed.
July 2024: Approval for Canonization
In July 2024, Pope Francis granted approval to move forward with the canonization of Carlo Acutis.
July 2024: Canonization Approved
On 1 July 2024, Pope Francis presided at an Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals, which approved the canonization of Carlo Acutis.
November 2024: Canonization Date Announced
On 20 November 2024, it was announced that Carlo Acutis would be canonized during the Jubilee of Teenagers from 25–27 April 2025.
2024: Sculpture Creation
In 2024, Timothy Schmalz created a sculpture of Carlo Acutis featuring a crucified image of Jesus.
April 2025: Canonization Date Confirmed
In April 2025, the Diocese of Assisi confirmed that Carlo Acutis's canonization would be on Sunday, 27 April.
April 2025: Scheduled Canonization
In April 2025, the canonization of Carlo Acutis is scheduled to take place.
