John Moody on double canonization

On May 23, Pope Francis formally recognized the second miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, clearing the way for him to become the first millennial saint. The Holy Father convened an Ordinary Public Consistory on July 1 to give formal approval to proceed with the canonization of 15 blesseds, including Blessed Carlo Acutis.

As Pope Francis said of Blessed Carlo Acutis, "His witness shows today’s young people that true happiness is found by putting God first and serving Him in our brothers, especially the least."

Born in 1991 in London, Carlo Acutis lived a life of faith, service and virtue. When he was an infant, he moved with his family to Milan and developed a deep love for the Eucharist after receiving his first Communion at age 7. He said the Eucharist was his "highway to Heaven" and frequently attended daily Mass at the church near his elementary school.

A tapestry featuring a portrait of Carlo Acutis is hung at the St. Francis Basilica during his beatification ceremony on Oct. 10, 2020, in Assisi, Italy. (Vatican Pool/Getty Images)

He said, "People who place themselves before the sun get a tan; people who place themselves before the Eucharist become saints."

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Carlo’s witness to Jesus Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist inspired and deepened the faith of his classmates, family and friends. Many testified that Carlo helped deepen their relationship with God. Carlo’s parents were moved by his example to return to their Catholic faith, and he inspired his Hindu au........

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