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Relic of 'God’s Influencer' Stolen Post-Canonization

9/14/2025

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A relic of Carlo Acutis was stolen from a parish in western Venezuela, confirmed by a youth group coordinator.
The theft occurred on September 9, 2025, two days after Acutis's canonization on September 7.
The small piece of cloth is a "third-degree relic" with significant spiritual value.
Police are investigating, and the parish hopes for its return.
Acutis, known as “God’s Influencer,” is the Catholic Church's first millennial saint.

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Story summary

A relic of Carlo Acutis was stolen from a parish in western Venezuela, confirmed by a youth group coordinator.
The theft occurred on September 9, 2025, two days after Acutis's canonization on September 7.
The small piece of cloth is a "third-degree relic" with significant spiritual value.
Police are investigating, and the parish hopes for its return.
Acutis, known as “God’s Influencer,” is the Catholic Church's first millennial saint.