The canonization of Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, will take place on September 7, Pope Leo XIV has announced.

Pope Leo XIV on Friday set Sept. 7 as the rescheduled date to canonize the Catholic Church’s first millennial-era saint, Carlo Acutis, in what is expected to be Leo’s first saint-making ceremony as well.

Carlo Acutis, also known as 'God's Influencer,' will officially achieve sainthood on Sept. 7, 2025. He will become the first millennial saint and one of the first saints canonized by Pope Leo XIV when the event occurs.