The Church has recognised the sanctity of people of all ages and races, but this young English-Italian saint is unique. None has had his social-media presence among young people, but his sincerity and holiness is appreciated by those of all ages.
Fr Michael Collins is the author of God’s In fluencer: A Short Biography of Carlo Acutis (Orpen Press, £8.99)
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