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The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope’s death

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The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death Monday of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope’s death (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death Monday of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced.

  2. Newsweek

    Who was Carlo Acutis? Vatican halts canonization after Pope Francis' death (opens Newsweek)

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    Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the Vatican has postponed the canonization of Carlo Acutis.

  3. New York Post

    Canonization of first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, postponed after Pope Francis death (opens New York Post)

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    The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death Monday of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced.

  4. CBS News

    Canonization of the first millennial saint postponed after Pope Francis (opens CBS News)

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    Carlos Acutis is set to become the first millennial saint. His canonization was moved to next Sunday in St. Peter's Square after the death of Pope Francis.

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