Canonization of Teenage Web Designer and Young Italian Man by Pope Francis
Pope Francis announced plans to canonize a teenage web designer, Carlo Acutis, who documented miracles online and maintained websites for Catholic organizations. He will be canonized in April, becoming the church's youngest contemporary saint. The pope also plans to canonize Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young Italian man who helped those in need and died of polio in the 1920s.
Key Points
- Carlo Acutis documented miracles online and maintained websites for Catholic organizations
- He will be canonized in April during the Jubilee for Adolescents
- Pier Giorgio Frassati will also be canonized by Pope Francis in July-August
Pros
- Recognition of the good deeds and miracles attributed to Carlo Acutis
- Inspiration for young people to use their skills for the benefit of others
- Honoring the legacy of Pier Giorgio Frassati and his selfless acts
Cons
- Lack of detailed information on the miracles attributed to Carlo Acutis