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Today is the 20th anniversary of St. Carlo Acutis’ death
The Catholic Church marks the 20th anniversary of the death of St. Carlo Acutis on October 12, 2026.
The Italian teenager died in 2006 after being diagnosed with leukemia. During his life, Acutis used the internet to research and catalog confirmed Eucharistic miracles, eventually creating a website to document his findings. He also worked to prepare a physical exhibition of these miracles before his death. He is recognized for his interest in technology, including surfing the internet and playing video games.
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