Pope Leo will preside over his first canonization ceremony this Sunday, September 7, and will create the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, who died of died of acute leukemia at the age of 15 almost twenty years ago.

Carlo Acutis, a British-born computer prodigy who died in 2006 at the age of 15, is poised to become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint this Sunday. His impending canonisation has sparked a remarkable surge in popularity among young Catholics globally, who view him as a relatable 'digital disciple' for the modern age.

Carlo Acutis, who has become a relatable, modern-day role model for the next generation of Catholic faithful, died in 2006 at age 15.