Should we believe in miracles? After Pope Leo canonised a Catholic teenager on Sunday, some people argued that the idea of sainthood is out of date.
Gamer becomes first millennial saint
‘God’s influencer’: Carlo Acutis helped to spread Roman Catholic teaching online before his death aged 15 in 2006. Comprehension quiz
-
The word miracle most nearly means:
A: A very unlucky accident
B: A common everyday event
C: An amazing event believed to be caused by God
D: A scientific discovery
-
Which word is the closest synonym for inspire?
A: Motivate
B: Confuse
C: Discourage
D: Forget
-
Add the correct punctuation to the sentence below.
a catholic boy called carlo acutis died of leukaemia in 2006
-
According to the article, how old was Carlo Acutis when he died?
A: 10
B: 15
C: 29
D: It does not say
-
What proof do Church authorities need before a holy person can be made a saint?
-
Why does the Church hope that making Carlo Acutis a saint will help them? Give one reason from the article.
Answers
Tap to reveal
1. C 2. A 3. A Catholic boy called Carlo Acutis died of leukaemia in 2006. 4. B 5. They need proof of at least two miracles that happened after someone prayed to the holy person for help. 6. The Church hopes to inspire more young people to have faith.
1. C 2. A 3. A Catholic boy called Carlo Acutis died of leukaemia in 2006. 4. B 5. They need proof of at least two miracles that happened after someone prayed to the holy person for help. 6. The Church hopes to inspire more young people to have faith.
Glossary
Haemorrhage - Severe blood loss from a damaged blood vessel.
Catholic Church - The word Catholic means "universal". A Christian denomination with over a billion followers worldwide, led by the Pope.
Tomb - A vault, usually underground, for burying the dead.
Leukaemia - Cancer of the white blood cells.
Canonised - In the Catholic Church, to officially declare someone a saint.
Pope - The bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church.
Medieval - Relating to the Middle Ages.
Millennials - People who reached adulthood in the early 21st Century.