Carlo Acutis, the first Millennial Saint, is attracting significant attention. A teenager who died of leukemia in 2006, he's revered as the "gamer saint" for his piety and tech skills. His remarkably preserved body, though waxed after exhumation, draws pilgrims to Assisi, Italy. His sainthood is seen by the Catholic Church as a way to attract younger generations amid declining attendance and negative publicity. However, the phenomenon also generates controversies, including the sale of alleged relics online and debates about the true state of his body's preservation.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
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