Italian Teenager Carlo Acutis Becomes a Saint

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Tens of thousands gathered at the Vatican as Pope canonised Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who passed away from leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15. Acutis was recognised for his efforts to promote the Catholic faith online, earning him nicknames such as "God's influencer" and the "cyber apostle."

He is now the first saint from the millennial generation.

The canonisation ceremony was originally scheduled for April, but was postponed following the death of Pope Francis.

The event marks a significant moment for the Catholic Church, highlighting the role of digital media in modern religious life.

 

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The relics of St. Carlo Acutis will visit my country end of this month. There are 85 million Roman Catholics in the Philippines. It's our pride and honor to receive St. Carlo Acutis. God bless his journey to my country. He will be met by Cardinal Tagle.