EPISODE · Apr 20, 2025 · 21 MIN
15. The Making of a Millennial Saint: Carlo Acutis and the Church's Digital Future
from White Smoke - Pope Leo XIV the American Pope · host Caloroga Shark Media
A teenager in jeans and sneakers becomes the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. This episode explores how Pope Francis is using Carlo Acutis's canonization to bridge the gap between ancient faith and digital culture, revealing the strategic calculations behind modern saint-making. From a million pilgrims flocking to Assisi to Vatican social media campaigns, discover how this 15-year-old computer programmer who died of leukemia in 2006 became the centerpiece of Catholicism's effort to remain relevant in a secular age.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch! FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]
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A teenager in jeans and sneakers becomes the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. This episode explores how Pope Francis is using Carlo Acutis's canonization to bridge the gap between ancient faith and digital culture, revealing the strategic calculations behind modern saint-making. From a million pilgrims flocking to Assisi to Vatican social media campaigns, discover how this 15-year-old computer programmer who died of leukemia in 2006 became the centerpiece of Catholicism's effort to remain relevant in a secular age.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch! FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]
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