Carlo Acutis is a boy of our time: modern, confident, computing expert. Full of life and faith, a sudden and malignant illness quickly took him away; but he continues to live because of his faith and modernity, which made him an example for the children of his age. His story has aroused deep admiration of those who knew him directly, and among those who came in contact with him. He became quickly popular and loved. The richly illustrated volume, doesn’t just show Carlo’s life but also a path walking in faith.

Acutis Carlo (1991-2006) was a teenager of our time, similar to many others. Interested in school, surrounded by friends and a great lover of personal computers. At the same time he was a great friend of Jesus Christ, he participated daily in the Eucharist and placed his trust in the Virgin Mary. He died at the age of 15 from a fulminant leukaemia and offered his life for the Pope and for the Church. His story has aroused deep admiration of those who knew him. The book arises from the desire to tell everyone his simple, incredibly human and deeply Christian story.

The short life of a boy (1991-2006) who, struck by fulminant leukaemia, offered his suffering to the Lord, for the Pope and for the Church.