URGENT: Vatican Declares Carlo Acutis First Millennial Saint in Historic Move

BREAKING NEWS Vatican Declares Carlo Acutis First Millennial Saint in Historic Move The Vatican has announced that Carlo Acutis, a London-born boy who died at the age of 15, will become the first millennial saint. The ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, presided over by Pope Leo. Carlo's canonisation had been due in late April but was postponed following the death of Pope Francis. His body lies preserved in wax in Assisi, Italy, where over a million people have made a pilgrimage to pay their respects. Aged 15, Carlo created websites documenting "miracles" as a means of spreading Catholic teaching, earning him the nickname "God's influencer". The Italian hilltop town of Assisi has seen an influx of visitors since the announcement, with many seeking to venerate his relics. The church where Carlo was baptised in London is also seeing an increase in visitors. Our Lady of Dolours Church in Chelsea now features a shrine dedicated to him, complete with a relic holder containing one of his strands of hair. This historic move marks a significant moment for the Catholic Church and its growing online presence. The Vatican's decision to canonise Carlo Acutis will be closely watched by Catholics around the world. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY We will provide further updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*