Vatican defers Blessed Carlo Acutis" canonization following Pope Francis" death

The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis , which was set for April 27, 2025, has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis on Monday. This is in accordance with the “Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis” or the “Rite of Burial for Roman Pontiffs.” The Vatican has yet to announce the new date of Acutis’ canonization.

Acutis is set to become the first saint from the millennial generation after the Vatican declared that he had interceded from heaven to save two lives. Acutis, who used his computer skills to spread the Catholic faith, passed away due to leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15 Earlier today, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber or the caretaker of the Papal household, announced Pope Francis’ passing on the Vatican's TV channel. The 88-year-old pope suffered double pneumonia earlier this year.



— BAP, GMA Integrated News.