The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann 425. A millennial saint, Meta vs. authors and lost films
Apr 4, 2025
Joining the discussion are Rebecca Messina, a key member of The Week's digital team, Felicity Capon, a senior editor at The Week Junior magazine, and Vincent Moss, former political editor of The Sunday Mirror. They dive into the inspiring tale of Carlo Acutis, a millennial saint appealing to youth today. The conversation heats up with authors uniting against AI's encroachment on literature and the bizarre decision making behind unreleased films like 'Coyote vs. Acme,' revealing the precarious balance in Hollywood's landscape.
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The Millennial Saint
- Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old boy who died in 2006, is being called the first millennial saint.
- He's known for his love of football, gaming, and documenting Eucharistic miracles online.
Sainthood Process
- Becoming a saint is a long process, involving posthumous recognition of heroic virtue and miracles.
- Carlo Acutis is nearing beatification and is on the path to canonization.
Youth Outreach
- Carlo Acutis's relatability might attract young people back to the Catholic Church.
- His documented miracles involved healing sick children.