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How did the Catholic Church select Carlo Acutis to become first millennial saint? • Apr. 16, 2025, 7:42 AM ET (USA Today)
Italian teen set to be first millennial saint was 'ordinary child', says mother • Apr. 14, 2025, 10:36 PM ET (Straits Times)
You shouldn't buy a piece of a saint. Catholic Church denounces online sale of Carlo Acutis relics • Apr. 5, 2025, 1:04 AM ET (AP)
What to know about Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s new millennial saint • Mar. 28, 2025, 2:53 PM ET (AP)

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Born May 3, 1991 • London • England
Died October 12, 2006 (aged 15) • Monza • Italy
Subjects Of Study computer program

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