Teen Gamer Who 'performed Miracles' Set to Become First Millennial Saint
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The Catholic Church is considering a teen gamer for sainthood after attributing two miracles to his intercession, sparking discussion about the nature of these miracles and the Church's motives.
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KevanM
4 months ago
Is he the first cider to be sainted.
sudhirb
4 months ago
Both miracles are illness-recovery related and feel to me quite like regression to the mean, but I can imagine this is somewhat of a strategic move from the Catholic church to bring some relatability into things.
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