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Who did Pope Leo canonize?

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Pope Leo canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, marking his first two canonizations. Acutis is recognized as the first millennial saint, while Frassati is noted as the son of the founder of La Stampa.

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  • Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati at St. Peter's Square.
  • Carlo Acutis became the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. 7s
  • Pier Giorgio Frassati, son of La Stampa's founder, was also canonized. 15s
  • The Pope highlighted both saints as inspirations, especially for young people. 21s
  • Acutis, known as 'God's Influencer,' used technology to spread faith. 42s
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Pope Leo canonizes first two saints of his pontificate

Pope Leo XIV declared 15-year-old Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati as saints.

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