Video-gaming teen to become first Catholic millennial saint as pope, cardinals approve canonization

ByAn Italian teenager will become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint after his cause for canonization was approved by church authorities.

Being recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church can take decades, but the cause of Acutis has moved swiftly, with the teenager developing a devoted following across the world. That canonization ceremony, expected to take place in St Peter's Square in Vatican City in front of tens of thousands and presided over by the pope, will be the moment where Acutis is formally declared a saint, meaning the Catholic Church across the world can name parishes and schools after the teenager and will remember him annually on a "feast day."

His mother, Antonia Salzano, described her son as a "sign of hope" who shows that holiness is possible today. Salzano added that from the age of nine, the youngster spent time helping the homeless in Milan and giving his pocket money to those sleeping on the streets. She explained that he insisted on only having one pair of shoes, so he could save money to help the poor.

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