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Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Carlo Acutis as First Millennial Saint
- Pope Leo XIV will canonize Carlo Acutis as the first millennial Catholic saint on Sunday at St. Peter's Square in Rome.
- Acutis died in 2006 at age 15 from acute promyelocytic leukemia after using his technological skills to spread Catholic faith.
- Known as 'God's Influencer,' Acutis inspired millions with his devotion, daily Mass attendance, love for animals, soccer, and helping the poor.
- The Church quickly advanced Acutis' cause, beatifying him in 2020 and approving two miracles attributed to him, including healings in Brazil and Costa Rica.
- Acutis' canonization reflects the Vatican's effort to offer a modern, relatable saint who connects faith with the digital age for youth worldwide.
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Before 80,000 faithful in St.Peter's Square, Pope Le n XIV declared Carlo Acutis, a young man who died from 15 years old, holy.
·Mexico City, Mexico
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On Sunday, 15-year-old Carlo Acutis was canonized – 19 years after his death. The “Internet saint” thus becomes the first person from the 90s to be canonized.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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The young man, who died at the age of 15, was known for his efforts to use new technologies to spread the Catholic faith
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