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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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