History of Carlo Acutis in Timeline
Carlo Acutis, an English-born Italian Catholic, dedicated his life to documenting Eucharistic miracles and approved Marian apparitions. His website, created before his untimely death from leukemia, serves as a testament to his faith and technological skills. Through his work, Acutis aimed to bring wider attention to these religious phenomena.
May 1991: Baptism of Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis was baptized on 18 May 1991 at the Church of Our Lady of Dolours in Chelsea.
May 1991: Birth of Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis was born in London, England in May 1991.
May 1991: Birth of Carlo Acutis to affluent Italian Family
Carlo Acutis was born in May 1991 to Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano, a wealthy Italian couple involved in the insurance and publishing industries respectively.
September 1991: Acutis Family Relocates to Milan
Shortly after Carlo's birth, the Acutis family moved to Milan in September 1991.
September 1997: Carlo Acutis Begins Primary School
Carlo Acutis started primary school at the prestigious San Carlo Institute in September 1997, later transferring to the Marcelline Tommaseo Institute closer to home.
June 1998: First Communion of Carlo Acutis
At the age of seven, Carlo Acutis received his First Communion in June 1998 at the convent of Sant'Ambrogio ad Nemus in Milan.
September 2002: Carlo Acutis Begins Middle School
In September 2002, Carlo Acutis began middle school at the Marcelline Tommaseo Institute. He then attended the Jesuit Instituto Leone XIII high school. He was known to be an average student but was a voracious reader with a keen interest in computer science.
2002: Attends Rimini Meeting
Carlo attended the Rimini Meeting in 2002 with his parents.
May 2003: Confirmation of Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis was confirmed in May 2003 at Saint-Marie Secrete Church.
2004: Launches Website on Eucharistic Miracles
In 2004, Carlo Acutis launched a website dedicated to documenting Eucharistic miracles around the world.
February 2005: First Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Carlo Acutis went on his first pilgrimage to Lourdes, France in February 2005.
February 2006: Pilgrimages to Portugal
In February 2006, Carlo Acutis traveled to Portugal to visit the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Miracle of Santarém and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima.
October 2006: Death of Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis passed away from leukemia in October 2006.
October 2006: Death of Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis slipped into a coma and was admitted to the ICU, where he was declared brain dead on October 11, 2006 and passed away on October 12 at the age of 15.
October 2006: Website Unveiled
Carlo Acutis's website, cataloguing Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions, was unveiled in October 2006, just days before his death.
October 2006: Carlo Acutis Falls Ill
On 1 October 2006, Carlo Acutis developed a sore throat and was diagnosed with parotitis and dehydration. His condition worsened with blood in his urine, and by October 8, he was too weak to leave his bed.
October 2012: Cause for Canonization Opened
The Archdiocese of Milan opened the cause for canonization of Carlo Acutis on October 12, 2012, the sixth anniversary of his death.
February 2013: Diocesan Investigation for Acutis's Sainthood Begins
On February 2013, the diocesan investigation for Carlo Acutis's sainthood was initiated by Cardinal Angelo Scola.
May 2013: Campaign for Acutis's Sainthood Gains Momentum
In May 2013, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints declared no objections to the cause for Carlo Acutis's sainthood, allowing it to move forward. This led to his recognition as a Servant of God, marking the first step towards sainthood.
May 2013: Formal Introduction of Acutis's Cause for Sainthood
May 2013 marked the formal introduction of Carlo Acutis's cause for sainthood, with him being titled a "Servant of God".
November 2016: Diocesan Investigation for Acutis's Sainthood Concludes
The diocesan investigation for Carlo Acutis's cause for sainthood concluded in November 2016.
April 2018: Carlo Acutis' Remains Moved to Sanctuary of the Spoliation
In April 2018, Carlo Acutis' remains were transferred to the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, allowing the public to visit and venerate him.
July 2018: Pope Francis Recognizes Acutis's Heroic Virtues
Pope Francis recognized Carlo Acutis's life as one of heroic virtue in July 2018 and declared him Venerable.
2018: Pope Francis Quotes Carlo Acutis
Pope Francis quoted Carlo Acutis and praised him in a document concluding the Synod on Young People in 2018.
November 2019: Miracle Attributed to Acutis's Intercession Receives Positive Opinion
The Vatican's Medical Council gave a positive opinion in November 2019 regarding a miracle in Brazil attributed to Carlo Acutis's intercession, involving the healing of a boy named Mattheus from a pancreatic defect.
2019: Nicola Gori Appointed as Postulator for Acutis's Cause
As of 2019, Nicola Gori has been serving as the postulator for Carlo Acutis's cause for sainthood.
February 2020: Pope Francis Confirms Miracle Attributed to Acutis
In February 2020, Pope Francis officially confirmed the authenticity of the miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis's intercession, paving the way for his beatification.
October 2020: Beatification of Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis was beatified by Pope Francis in October 2020.
October 2020: Beatification of Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis was beatified in October 2020 in Assisi, Italy, with Cardinal Agostino Vallini leading the ceremony on behalf of the Pope.
October 2020: Public Veneration of Acutis's Relics
Following his beatification in October 2020, the relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis were placed for public veneration in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Assisi, drawing large crowds.
December 2020: New Parish in Birmingham Named After Carlo Acutis
Archbishop Bernard Longley established a new parish in the Archdiocese of Birmingham in December 2020, named after Blessed Carlo Acutis.
2020: Miracle Attributed to Carlo Acutis
A miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis was recognized by the Catholic Church in 2020.
July 2021: Chicago Parishes Combine Under Patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Two Chicago parishes, St. John Berchmans and St. Hedwig, merged in July 2021 under the patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
April 2022: First Life-Sized Statue of Carlo Acutis in the UK
April 2022 saw the unveiling of the first life-sized statue of Carlo Acutis in the United Kingdom, at Carfin Grotto in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
2022: Second Miracle Attributed to Acutis's Intercession
In 2022, a Costa Rican woman named Valeria experienced a miraculous recovery from a severe brain hemorrhage after prayers were offered for Carlo Acutis's intercession, leading to the recognition of a second miracle attributed to him.
May 2024: Pope Francis Approves Canonization of Carlo Acutis
Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis in May 2024, involving the healing of a Costa Rican woman named Valeria from a brain hemorrhage. This approval clears the path for Acutis to become the first Millennial saint.