The photos of the body of Carlo Acutis, shown to elementary school children: controversy is unleashed

A few days ago in a class of the elementary school of Quarto Istituto Comprensivo di Nocera Inferiore, the children were shown photos of the body of carlo acutis.

The director's intention was to encourage students to delve into the story of this boy, considered the patron saint of the internet. So to involve the children, she showed the photo of the body and a lock of the 15-year-old's hair.

The face of Carlo Acutis was reproduced through a silicone mask, as happened previously to reproduce the face of Padre Pio.

Although the photos showed the perfectly preserved body, which highlighted the boy with a serene and relaxed face, he aroused dismay among the children. As reported by il Mattino, some parents, learning of the incident, presented a complaint to theCampania regional school office, who decided to shed light on what happened.

The life of Carlo Acutis

Carlo Acutis (May 3, 1991 – October 12, 2006) was an Italian Catholic teenager best known for his love of computer programming and his devotion to the Catholic Church. It was stated "Blessed” by the Catholic Church in October 2020, which is a step towards recognition as a saint.

Charles was born in London from Italian parents and spent her early childhood in London before returning to Italy with her family. He was known for his intelligence and love of technology, especially computer programming. He created a website called “The Eucharistic Miracles of the World” which documented Eucharistic miracles around the world.

Carlo was diagnosed with leukemia in 2006 and passed away in the same year at the age of 15. His funeral was attended by thousands and he was remembered for his piety, his love for the Eucharist and his devotion to the Virgin Mary.