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Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Pope Leo Canonizes Simpsons-Loving Coder and Fighter Against Fascism

Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, coded websites and loved The Simpsons. Pier Giorgio Frassati scaled mountains and fought fascism in Italy.

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Sep 08, 2025
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Canonisations set for Carlos Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati in 2025 - The  Catholic Leader
Carlos Acutis (left) and Pier Giorgio Frassati (right) were declared Catholic saints by Pope Leo today.

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