The St. Carlo Acutis Shrine & Center for Eucharistic Encounter in Malvern, Pennsylvania, launches a new mobile app inspired by the young Italian St. Carlo Acutis.
Vatican News
On February 14, 2026, the St. Carlo Acutis Shrine & Center for Eucharistic Encounter in Malvern, Pennsylvania, launched a new mobile app dedicated to Eucharistic miracles and inspired by the young Italian saint.
“Carlo used the technology of his time to bring people closer to Jesus in the Eucharist,” said Mary Bea Damico, Executive Director of The Saint Carlo Acutis Shrine at Malvern Retreat House.
“With this app, we are carrying that mission forward, using modern technology to proclaim the Eucharist is the living heart of Jesus. The app also shares the beautiful journey of St. Carlo’s life, and invites everyone to advance in their own journey to become the saints they were created to be.”
Developed in collaboration with Antonia Acutis, St. Carlo Acutis’ mother, the app brings together mobile-ready documented stories of the Eucharistic miracles chronicled by the young saint in his Eucharistic Miracles of the World International Exhibition.
St. Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 at the age of 15 and was canonized in September 2025, used technology to catalog and promote Eucharistic miracles that had been investigated and approved by the Church. Long before the advent of mobile technology and social media, he recognized the internet as a powerful tool for evangelization.
The app also has other features such as “Live Like Carlo,” an interactive journey through the defining moments of his life, or a dedicated space for online Eucharistic Adoration from chapels around the world.
A tool to reach young people everywhere
“Carlo loved using technology to speak about Jesus and especially about the Eucharist. It brings me joy to see his devotion shared in a way that can reach young people and families everywhere,” Ms. Acutis said in regard to the initiative.
“It is very important that we continue to spread the news of the Eucharistic Miracles all around the world. The App will be a great tool in continuing this mission,” she said.
The Archbishop of Philadelphia, Nelson J. Perez, defined the app as “fantastic” and highlighted how connecting and serving the youth is one of his top priorities.
“The St. Carlo Acutis Shrine and this app will help our priests, teachers and parents when talking with our children about our Catholic faith. It supports our call to action, to live your faith every day,” he said.
