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Pope Leo XIV Challenges U.S. ‘Pro-Life’ Stance, Sparks White House Rebuttal on Immigration

Pope Leo XIV Challenges U.S. ‘Pro-Life’ Stance, Sparks White House Rebuttal on Immigration

Pope Leo XIV Challenges U.S. ‘Pro-Life’ Stance, Sparks White House Rebuttal on Immigration Pope Leo XIV has ignited a fresh controversy, directly challenging the U.S. interpretation of ‘pro-life’ by stating that ‘inhuman treatment of immigrants’ is inconsistent with the term. In remarks made Tuesday evening from his summer residence, the first American pontiff suggested that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full spectrum of their policy positions, explicitly linking opposition to abortion with stances on issues like the death…

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Vatican Canonizes Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s Influencer,’ as First Millennial Saint

Vatican Canonizes Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s Influencer,’ as First Millennial Saint

Vatican Canonizes Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s Influencer,’ as First Millennial Saint VATICAN CITY – In a historic ceremony on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV officially canonized Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old computer enthusiast, making him the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Acutis, affectionately known as ‘God’s Influencer’ for his innovative use of technology to spread the faith, now serves as a modern role model for young Catholics worldwide. The open-air Mass, held in St. Peter’s Square, drew an estimated 80,000 attendees, including many…

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Vatican Canonizes Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s Influencer,’ as First Millennial Saint

Vatican Canonizes Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s Influencer,’ as First Millennial Saint

Vatican Canonizes Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s Influencer,’ as First Millennial Saint VATICAN CITY – In a historic ceremony at the Vatican, Carlo Acutis, dubbed ‘God’s influencer,’ has been officially canonized, becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Acutis, who passed away from leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15, was celebrated for his pioneering use of the internet to evangelize and document Eucharistic miracles. The canonization, presided over by Pope Leo XIV, drew thousands of devotees eager to witness the…

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Vatican Approves ‘God’s Influencer’ Carlo Acutis as First Millennial Saint, Proclamation Expected in 2025

Vatican Approves ‘God’s Influencer’ Carlo Acutis as First Millennial Saint, Proclamation Expected in 2025

Vatican Approves ‘God’s Influencer’ Carlo Acutis as First Millennial Saint, Proclamation Expected in 2025 The Vatican has officially approved Carlo Acutis, dubbed ‘God’s influencer’ and the ‘patron saint of the internet,’ for canonization, paving the way for him to become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Pope Francis and a group of cardinals gave their final assent at a recent meeting in the Vatican, with the official proclamation expected later in 2025 during the church’s jubilee year. Acutis, a teenage…

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Carlo Acutis Set to Be Canonized as Catholic Church’s First Millennial Saint This Sunday

Carlo Acutis Set to Be Canonized as Catholic Church’s First Millennial Saint This Sunday

Carlo Acutis Set to Be Canonized as Catholic Church’s First Millennial Saint This Sunday A London-born prodigy, Carlo Acutis, is poised to make history this Sunday as he becomes the Roman Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. The highly anticipated canonization ceremony, an ancient ritual, will be presided over by Pope Leo. Known affectionately as ‘God’s influencer’ for his pioneering use of technology to spread Catholic teachings, Acutis dedicated his short life to documenting miracles online. His canonization had initially been…

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Historic Day: Carlo Acutis Canonized as First Millennial Saint at Vatican

Historic Day: Carlo Acutis Canonized as First Millennial Saint at Vatican

Historic Day: Carlo Acutis Canonized as First Millennial Saint at Vatican Today, September 7, 2025, marks a historic moment for the Catholic Church as Carlo Acutis, dubbed ‘God’s Influencer,’ is officially canonized as the first millennial saint. Tens of thousands of worshippers have gathered in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican to witness Pope Leo XIV lead the solemn ceremony, also canonizing Pier Giorgio Frassati. Acutis, who tragically died of leukaemia in 2006 at just 15, is celebrated for his…

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Pope Leo Demands End to ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Amid Minneapolis School Shooting Aftermath

Pope Leo Demands End to ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Amid Minneapolis School Shooting Aftermath

Pope Leo Demands End to ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Amid Minneapolis School Shooting Aftermath Pope Leo has issued a powerful call for an end to what he termed a ‘pandemic of arms,’ with his impassioned plea coming in the wake of a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. The Pontiff’s remarks underscore growing global concern over gun violence, particularly following the incident that claimed the lives of two children and injured 17 others at a Minneapolis Catholic school in late August. The…

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Pope Leo XIV Arrives at Castel Gandolfo, Reviving Papal Summer Retreat Tradition

Pope Leo XIV Arrives at Castel Gandolfo, Reviving Papal Summer Retreat Tradition

Pope Leo XIV Arrives at Castel Gandolfo, Reviving Papal Summer Retreat Tradition CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV arrived at the historic papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo on Sunday, commencing a six-week vacation aimed at restoring ‘body and spirit.’ This move marks a significant resumption of a centuries-old papal tradition, which was paused during Pope Francis’s 12-year pontificate. The 69-year-old Chicago native, history’s first American pope, was greeted by well-wishers lining the main road into the hilltop town….

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