Pope Francis has made history by declaring Carlo Acutis, a teenage web designer, the first millennial to be canonized as a saint. Acutis, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 15, was known for creating a website that documented Eucharistic miracles around the world,

Pope Francis is set to canonize Carlo Acutis, heralding him as the Catholic Church's first millennial and digital-era saint. The canonization ceremony is scheduled for April 27 at the Vatican, aligning with the Jubilee of Adolescents from April 25-27.

The surprise announcement came at the conclusion of the pope’s weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square as Francis celebrated World Children’s Day.