TEEN Carlo Acutis is set to be recognised as a saint after he died from leukaemia – and now it is hoped he will become the patron saint of the internet, protecting those online.Carlo Acutis, holding crucifix as young boy, is set to be recognised as a saint after he died from leukaemiaThe youngster was every bit a 21st-century holy man, creating a website listing all the miracles that have happened in the world and helping others with their tech problems.
The previous Brit to be canonised was Cardinal John Henry Newman, who died in 1890, and was only made a saint in 2019. But Carlo also had a strong moral code. He hated seeing animals hurt and would speak out if anyone made rude gestures to girls. I’m happy to die because I’ve lived my life without wasting even a minute of it doing things that wouldn’t have pleased God.
“He was very skilled, but he used his skills to evangelise. This is why Pope Francis called him the Influencer of God. He’s influencing more and more young people. He’s an example and he is also followed by non-believers.”