Carlo, who died at 15, was canonized alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati, who also died young. The church is looking to the two saints to inspire new generations of Catholics.
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Carlo Acutis, a Saint for the Modern Age
Nicknamed God’s influencer, Carlo, who died at age 15, used technology to express his religious beliefs. The church sees him as a way to connect to the young.
Pope Leo to Make Carlo Acutis First Millennial Saint in September
Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager, was meant to be made a saint in April, but the ceremony was postponed because of Pope Francis’ death.
Pope Places Antoni Gaudí, ‘God’s Architect,’ on Path to Sainthood
Pope Francis on Monday signed a decree that recognized the 20th-century visionary’s “heroic virtues” and put him on the path to possible sainthood.
Pope Places Antoni Gaudí, ‘God’s Architect,’ on Path to Sainthood
Pope Francis on Monday signed a decree that recognized the 20th-century visionary’s “heroic virtues” and put him on the path to possible sainthood.
Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation
A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is anyone’s guess.
Pope Francis Clears Way for Carlo Acutis to Become First Millennial Saint
Pope Francis attributed a second miracle to Carlo Acutis, one of the last steps toward canonization.
John Paul I, Pope for 33 Days in 1978, Will Be Beatified
Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the last Italian pope, bringing him a step closer to becoming a saint.
Even the Pope Has Prayed to Venezuela’s Beloved ‘Doctor of the Poor’
In a deeply polarized country, suffering an extreme health crisis, one of the few uniting beliefs is the admiration across the political spectrum for a doctor recently beatified by the Vatican.