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Vatican postpones canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis
The canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced. Source: CNA.
Canonisation of Blessed Carlo ‘very encouraging for young people’
Gabriella Robinson cannot wait for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis – and thousands of others in Australia feel the same way. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope advances sainthood cause of ‘God’s architect’
Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including Antoni GaudÃ, the Spanish architect who designed the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain. Source: CNS.
Monk’s story to be told ‘through eyes of Chicago gangster’
A fourth-century monk who became a revered saint in both the east and west will be the subject of a new film told through the lens of a modern-day gangland drama. Source: CNA.
Memorial Mass marks 20th anniversary of St John Paul II’s death
During his long and fruitful pontificate, St John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. Source: CNS.
John Paul II ‘became a sign of hope for all of us’
Ahead of today’s 20th anniversary of St John Paul II’s death, world leaders and thinkers gathered in Poznan, Poland, to discuss his legacy. Source: Catholic Review.
PNG to have its first saint after Pope approves canonisation of martyrÂ
Oceania will have a new saint, and Papua New Guinea its first, with Pope Francis last night approving the canonisation of martyred lay catechist Blessed Peter To Rot. Source: Asia News.
Italian prosecutors open investigation into illegal sale of relic
Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation of an illegal online auction of a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, one month before his scheduled canonisation. Source: The Tablet.
St John Paul II hailed as model for Catholics to fight anti-Semitism
St John Paul II’s example as a strong bridge-builder between Catholicism and Judaism should be used against enduring antisemitism, according to a theologian who wrote a two-volume biography of one of the longest-serving popes. Source: OSV News.