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London-born teenager becomes world’s first millennial saint

London-born teenager becomes world’s first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis was beautified five years ago The first millennial saint has been made. Announced by Pope Leo XIV, the late Carlo Acutis has been canonised this morning almost two decades since passing away from leukaemia aged just 15. Acutis, whose body has been preserved for the last 19 years, was initially set to be […]

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Teen gamer to become Catholic Church’s first millennial saint

Teen gamer to become Catholic Church’s first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis was beautified five years ago The first millennial saint is due to finally be canonised on September 7, 2025. Announced by Pope Leo XIV, it’ll see the late Carlo Acutis get his saintly dues almost two decades since passing away from leukaemia aged just 15. Acutis, whose body has been preserved for the […]

7 months ago

Vatican issues health update on Pope Francis as he enters fourth week in hospital

Vatican issues health update on Pope Francis as he enters fourth week in hospital

The leader of the Catholic Church has not been seen in public since 14 February. The Vatican have released a health update on Pope Francis as the pontiff enters his fourth week in hospital. Pope Francis has been showing a “good response” to his treatment for double pneumonia, according to The Vatican. The 88-year-old has […]

1 year ago

Vatican issues health update on Pope Francis following ‘respiratory crises’

Vatican issues health update on Pope Francis following ‘respiratory crises’

The pontiff is entering his nineteenth day in hospital. The Vatican have issued an update on Pope Francis‘s health, stating that the 88-year-old is in a stable condition. He is currently being treated at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis which has developed into double pneumonia. On Monday, Pope Francis suffered a series of “respiratory crises” […]

1 year ago

Vatican issues fresh update on Pope Francis as he nears two weeks in hospital

Vatican issues fresh update on Pope Francis as he nears two weeks in hospital

They have issued a statement. The Vatican has issued an update on the health of Pope Francis as he approaches two weeks in hospital. The 88-year-old continues to receive treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following a bout of bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia, with the Vatican reporting signs of improvement in his condition. According to the […]

1 year ago

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