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St Francis of Assisi’s bones go on public display for first time

The beloved medieval friar died 800 years ago

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The bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi

Assisi is putting the bones of St. Francis on public display for the first time, and the town is bracing for a huge crush of pilgrims

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Pope Leo XIV Fears Our Love for AI Will Leave Us Starving for Real Connection

Pope Leo XIV is warning that the rise of AI chatbots and virtual influencers could trigger a crisis of loneliness.

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Could first millennial saint Carlo Acutis' PlayStation controller become a relic?

London-born Italian boy Carlo Acutis was a computer whiz with a talent for coding and a love of video games, according to his mother.

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Relic of the Catholic Church's first millennial saint stolen from Venezuelan parish

A relic of Carlo Acutis was stolen from a parish in western Venezuela, the coordinator of a youth group devoted to the man known as “God’s Influencer” has confirmed

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Thursday news quiz: resignations, recriminations and a mysterious doorbell menace

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Carlo Acutis Sainthood Controversy: Was 'God's Influencer' Canonisation Too Soon? Family Influence, Wealth Scrutinised

Carlo Acutis, dubbed "God's Influencer," faces scrutiny over the speed of his canonisation, with critics questioning the role of family wealth and influence.

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Who Is Pier Giorgio Frassati? Cause Of Death, Miracles Of Italian Canonised Alongside Carlo Acutis

Discover the life, miracles, and legacy of Pier Giorgio Frassati, the beloved Italian blessed now canonised alongside Carlo Acutis.

International Business Times UK

Photos Of Saint Carlo Acutis When He Was Alive: A Look Into The Life of 'God's Influencer'

See rare photos of Saint Carlo Acutis, 'God's Influencer', whose canonisation made him the first millennial saint in Catholic history.

International Business Times UK

Watch: Pope Leo declares Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint

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Pope Leo declares London-born teenager the first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis, 15, died in 2006 and earned the nickname ‘God’s influencer’ for his use of the internet

Evening Standard

Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s influencer’, declared first millennial saint by Pope Leo at canonisation mass

Carlo Acutis, a London-born computer prodigy who died in 2006, has become the first millennial Catholic saint.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo declares teen millennial , known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint

Carlo Acutis, a digital pioneer, used his computer skills to spread Catholic teaching globally.

Al Jazeera

Pope Leo XIV proclaims Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint

The canonisation of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, and the son of the founder of the newspaper La Stampa, Pier Giorgio Frassati, was celebrated on Sunday morning. 'Today is a beautiful feast day,' said the pontiff.

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Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s influencer’ who died age 15, declared a saint by Pope Leo

London-born Italian, who died in 2006, built websites to spread Catholic teaching and is credited with two miracles

The Independent UK

Voices: What teen influencer Carlo Acutis becoming a saint says about Pope Leo’s Catholic Church

COMMENT: As the British-born Italian teenager is canonised, following a campaign by his wealthy family, Catherine Pepinster asks how the Catholic Church can honour the deserving people whose supporters don’t have the means to lobby on their behalf

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Tens of thousands attend canonisation of first millennial saint

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Pope makes London-born teen Carlo Acutis the world’s first millennial saint

Tens of thousands attended a canonisation Mass for the young computer whiz

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Pope Leo XIV to declare 15-year-old computer whiz, known as God's influencer, a saint

Pope Leo XIV is set to declare a 15-year-old computer whiz, Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint on Sunday, giving the next generation of Catholics a relatable, modern-day role model who used technology to spread the faith and earn the nickname “God’s influencer.”

The Independent UK

From coding to canonization: The extraordinary life of Carlo Acutis

Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old computer whiz, is being declared the first millennial saint

International Business Times

Catholic Teen Set To Become First Millennial Saint

Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected at the Vatican Sunday for the canonisation of an Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online.

The Guardian - UK

Pope prepares to canonise London-born teenager nicknamed ‘God’s influencer’

Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 and built websites to spread Catholic message, to become first millennial saint

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts about Carlo Acutis: Age, Cause of Death, What Was His Miracle and Why Is He Becoming a Saint?

Carlo Acutis, the computer-savvy Italian teenager who died in 2006, will be canonised as the Catholic Church's first millennial saint on 7 September alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati.

International Business Times

'God's Influencer' To Become First Millennial Saint

An Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online will become the first millennial saint Sunday at a canonisation attended by thousands of pilgrims.

The Independent UK

Carlo Acutis: The ‘saint next door’ inspiring a new generation of Catholics

The London-born computer prodigy will be canonised on Sunday

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