Pope Leo XIV has announced that Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who passed away in 2006 at the age of 15 due to leukemia, will be canonized as a saint on September 7. Acutis, who engaged in typical teenage activities like video games and hiking, also dedicated his time to teaching catechism and assisting the homeless. Known for creating an online exhibit showcasing over 100 eucharistic miracles, Acutis has garnered a significant following among young Catholics. His tomb in Assisi has become a pilgrimage site, with believers attributing healing miracles to him. The canonization ceremony will also include Pier Giorgio Frassati, an Italian Catholic who died in 1925 at the age of 24 from polio. (Newser)
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