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Pope Leo XIV canonized Venezuela's beloved 'doctor of the poor,' José Gregorio Hernández, as the country's first saint, celebrating his dedication to the poor amid Venezuela's ongoing economic crisis and political tensions, with widespread public enthusiasm both in Rome and Caracas.
Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven new saints on October 19, including individuals recognized for their faith, sacrifice, and social justice contributions, such as a former Satanist turned evangelist, martyrs, and dedicated laypeople from various countries.
Pope Leo XIV canonized two new saints, including Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint known for using technology to spread faith, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, known for his service to the poor, inspiring young people to live according to God's plan.
Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, in a ceremony in Vatican City, recognizing their devout faith and miracles attributed to them, inspiring the Catholic community worldwide.
Pope Leo canonized Carlo Acutis, a teenage boy known for his devotion and credited miracles, who was also a video game enthusiast and fascinated by the Eucharist, after his death from leukemia at age 15.
Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial Catholic saint, on September 7 in St. Peter's Square, recognizing his life, miracles, and technological evangelism, alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati.
The Vatican announced that St. John Henry Newman will soon be declared a Doctor of the Church, making him the 38th saint to receive this title and the second Englishman after St. Bede. This recognition highlights his significant theological contributions and his influence on both Catholic and Anglican communities. The formal proclamation date has not yet been announced.
Pope Leo XIII has confirmed that St John Henry Newman, a prominent 19th-century theologian and convert to Catholicism, will be declared a Doctor of the Church, recognizing his profound spiritual and intellectual contributions, especially his emphasis on heart-to-heart prayer and the development of Christian doctrine.
Pope Francis announced the upcoming canonizations of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati during the Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee celebrations. Acutis, known for his devotion to the Eucharist, will be canonized during the Jubilee of Teenagers in April, while Frassati, celebrated for his charitable work and mountaineering spirit, will be canonized during the Jubilee of Youth in July. Both figures are admired for their vibrant faith and commitment to holiness, inspiring many young Catholics worldwide.
The Catholic Church may canonize its first millennial saint by the end of 2025, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of modern-day saints.
Pope Francis has approved a second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006, paving the way for his canonization as the first saint of the millennial generation. Known as the "patron saint of the internet," Acutis used his tech skills to create a website cataloging miracles and was beatified in 2020. The second miracle involves the recovery of a Costa Rican woman’s daughter after praying at Acutis' tomb.
Pope Francis has approved a second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006, paving the way for his canonization as the first saint of the millennial generation. Known as the "patron saint of the internet," Acutis used his tech skills to create a website cataloging miracles and was beatified in 2020. The second miracle involves the recovery of a Costa Rican woman’s daughter from severe head trauma after praying at Acutis' tomb.
Pope Francis has recognized a second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis, paving the way for his canonization and making him the first millennial saint in the Catholic Church. Acutis, who died in 2006 at age 15, gained recognition for documenting miracles online.
Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old programmer who died of leukemia in 2006, is set to become the first millennial saint in the Catholic Church after Pope Francis recognized his second miracle. Acutis, known as "God's influencer," created websites documenting miracles and has been credited with healing a girl in Costa Rica and a boy in Brazil. His canonization process is nearing completion.
Pope Francis is preparing to canonize Carlo Acutis, a millennial web developer known as 'God's influencer,' who used his tech skills to promote the Gospel. Acutis was beatified in 2020 after a miracle was attributed to him, and a second miracle has now been confirmed. The Pope will convene a consistory to discuss his canonization.