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Millennial Saint Carlo Acutis to Be Canonized Amid Relic Controversy

4/5/2025

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Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, will be canonized on April 27, 2024, in Vatican City. An Italian archbishop has denounced the online auction of alleged relics associated with him, stating that such sales breach Church law. Acutis, who passed away at just 15, continues to inspire countless individuals with his unwavering faith and digital legacy.

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Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, will be canonized on April 27, 2024, in Vatican City. An Italian archbishop has denounced the online auction of alleged relics associated with him, stating that such sales breach Church law. Acutis, who passed away at just 15, continues to inspire countless individuals with his unwavering faith and digital legacy.