First Millennial Saint: Carlo Acutis Nears Canonization
TL;DR
Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who used his computing skills to spread the Catholic Church's message, is set to become the first millennial saint after a second miracle attributed to him was recognized by Pope Francis. His mother expressed great joy and described him as an ordinary boy who enjoyed video games, pets, and helping the needy. Acutis, who died of leukemia at age 15, is seen as a modern example of holiness.
- Mother’s ‘great joy’ as video-game loving son becomes set for sainthood CNN
- Italian Teenager to Become the First Millennial Saint Yahoo! Voices
- Carlo Acutis set to be canonized as the first millennial saint The Washington Post
- London-born boy who died aged 15 to become first millennial saint The Guardian
- Pope Francis clears path for canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis Vatican News
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