US EditionCanonization of first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, postponed after death of Pope Francis
- The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, scheduled for April 27, 2025, has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, as announced by the Vatican press office on April 21.
- Although the canonization ceremony is canceled, the Jubilee of Adolescents Mass will still occur from April 25 to 27 in Rome, confirmed by Matteo Bruni, head of the press office.
- Pope Francis approved the canonization on May 23, 2024, and Carlo Acutis was recognized as the first-ever millennial saint.
- Antonia Salzano described her son Carlo as a 'sign of hope' in a documentary, emphasizing his message that 'all are born originals, but many die as photocopies.
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Roncalli students to attend Pope Francis viewing and funeral in Italy
Roncalli students, faculty to pay respects to Pope Francis in Vatican City INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Students and faculty from Roncalli High School will attend Pope Francis’s viewing and funeral. This trip to Italy was initially planned for the four students and two adults to make a pilgrimage to witness the canonization, or formal declaration, of the first millennial, Carlo Acutis, to be declared a saint in the Catholic Church. That all changed whe…
Theatrical release of 'Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality' to proceed as planned
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Who was Carlo Acutis, the “influencer of God” to whom Pope Francis was to canonize this weekend?
For many of the 21st century teenagers, these are their interests.And so were Carlo Acutis, the 15-year-old who died in 2006 and whom Pope Francis was going to canonize this weekend.But Acutis, who died from fulminating leukemia, had another great interest: religion.Born in London in 1991 but raised in Italy, this young man was considered a computer expert and used his talent to design websites for his parish and school, and even created a porta…
Vatican Postpones Canonization of 15-year-old ‘God’s Influencer’ After Pope Francis’ Death
The canonization of Carlo Acutis, who earned the moniker "God's influencer," was expected to take place this Saturday. However, following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced a change in plans.
After new Pope, world to get its first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, a British-Italian teenager, known as God's influencer for coding and creating Christian websites, was slated to be canonised as the first millennial saint on April 27. With the death of Pope Francis, Acutis' canonisation will have to wait for now. Hundreds of pilgrims have been making a beeline for the Italian town of Assisi every day to his tomb, and offer prayers.
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