Many of the young faithful spoke of their personal connection to Acutis’ story. Antonio D’Averio, a 24-year-old programmer, said he felt inspired by the saint’s passion for computers: “For a saint, it’s something new — and something we needed.”
Pilgrims travelled from across the globe, including 20-year-old Clara Marugan Martin from Spain, who said she hoped to follow in the footsteps of Carlo and Pier Giorgio.
Acutis’ body now rests in Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis, as per his wishes. His tomb, featuring a wax likeness dressed in his trademark jeans, trainers and track jacket, has already become a major pilgrimage site drawing thousands daily.
Reuters