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Carlo Acutis, Known as ‘God’s Influencer,’ Is Declared a Saint by Pope Leo XIV

Carlo, who died at 15, was canonized alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati, who also died young. The church is looking to the two saints to inspire new generations of Catholics.

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A crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to celebrate the naming of two new saints. A likeness of one, Carlo Acutis, is shown.
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