A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Carlo Acutis.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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