7 h. ago Millions believe this British boy has performed miracles since his death at just 15. Today, amid dark whispers about the Catholic Church's real intentions, Carlo Acutis will be anointed a saint

The legendary Francis is Assisi's biggest attraction no longer. His popularity has been surpassed by that of the new kid on the town's cobbled blocks: London-born Carlo Acutis

Events

21 h. ago The two miracles 'God's Influencer' Carlo Acutis performed to become first millennial Saint

As a young boy, British-born Italian Carlo Acutis was fascinated by miracles. 

Science

28 h. ago The unholy side of 'God's Influencer'...as told by his TEACHERS! British

He might be close to becoming the first millennial saint - but British-born Italian teenager Carlo Acutis was often more prankster than 'perfect' his teachers have fondly recalled.

Politics

31 h. ago Neurosurgeon says there are 'rays of hope’ for girl critically hurt in Minneapolis church shooting

A neurosurgeon says there are “rays of hope” for a 12-year-old girl critically injured in a Minneapolis church shooting

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36 h. ago Millions flock to see Brit boy's body encased in wax in glass tomb 19 years after death

Carlo Acutis was born in London to a wealthy Italian family and was a computer whizz kid who used his skills to create an online exhibit about eucharistic miracles

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37 h. ago The quiet trailblazer: How the Duchess of Kent challenged tradition by becoming the first royal in 300 years to become a Catholic

Described at the time as 'a long-pondered personal decision by the duchess', Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, was formally received into the Catholic church in January 1994.

Politics

39 h. ago What actually happens at canonisation as 'God's Influencer' becomes first millennial Saint

British-born Italian teenager Carlos Acutis who died in 2006 will be canonised by Pople Leo on Sunday, making him the Catholic Church's first ever millenial saint. 

Science

41 h. ago Pope to make British boy dubbed 'God's influencer' a saint after performing 'miracles'

British-born Carlo Acutis will be among the first saints canonised by new Pope Leo XIV after the Vatican recognised a series of miracles performed by the boy

Politics

42 h. ago Brit teen to become a saint as millions flock to view body 19 years after death

Carlo Acutis, who was born in London and grew up in Italy, died of leukaemia aged 15, and Catholics flock to see his body encased in a wax layer, which is inside a glass tomb in Assisi

Events

42 h. ago BBC Antiques Roadshow tragedies from family heartbreak to tragic losses

Antiques Roadshow has been a staple in many British homes since 1974, with millions tuning in to see the treasures people have

Events

44 h. ago Carlo Acutis: The ‘saint next door’ inspiring a new generation of Catholics

The London-born computer prodigy will be canonised on Sunday

Politics

47 h. ago Carlo Acutis, the saint next door: A teen computer whiz becomes a millennial saint

Pope Leo XIV will preside over his first canonization ceremony Sunday to create the first millennial saint

Politics

66 h. ago JD Vance heckled during visit to Minneapolis church shooting site: ‘Protect our kids’

The Vances received a frosty reception at Annunciation Catholic Church, with protestors calling the vice president a ‘coward’ and imploring the Trump administration to ‘do better’ on gun safety

Events

3 d. ago VP Vance to meet with families of schoolchildren after church shooting in Minneapolis

Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Minneapolis on Wednesday to meet with families affected by a recent church shooting

Society

3 d. ago Piece of heart from first ever ‘millennial saint’ to tour Scots churches days after Pope canonisation

The relic of British-born Catholic Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old who was known as 'God’s influencer', will head to Paisley after he is made a Saint on Sunday.

Politics

5 d. ago Pope urges fellow Augustinians to work for unity as he opens their assembly

Pope Leo XIV has urged his fellow Augustinians to work humbly for unity in the Catholic Church

Politics

5 d. ago Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcome

Pope Leo XIV has met with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church

Politics

6 d. ago UK chasing £90m in taxes from temp staffing firm rescued from insolvency

The £18m deal to acquire Challenge Recruitment Group assets from administration repaid private funders in fullThe UK exchequer is chasing about £90m in unpaid taxes after a temporary staffing business was rescued from insolvency proceedings in an £18m deal that reimbursed private funders in full.The main assets of Challenge Recruitment Group, which counted Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op among its top customers, were acquired from administration in July by the US website swipejobs, in what appears to be the second time the British staffing business has emerged from insolvency while owing tens of millions of pounds to the exchequer. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Teacher raised red flags about Minneapolis church shooter's mental health years before attack

The 23-year-old transgender shooter slaughtered eight-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski as they attended mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday.

Events

7 d. ago Handmade cards from classmates comfort a girl wounded in Minneapolis church shooting, aunt says

Handmade cards from classmates are helping to comfort an 11-year-old girl who was wounded in this week's shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis

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