Catholic Church condemns sale of Carlo Acutis relics, including locks of hair reportedly belonging to first millennial saint

As the canonization of Carlo Acutis approaches, the Catholic Church has condemned the sale of unverified relics, particularly online offers for pieces of the saint's hair priced up to $2,200. The Church emphasizes that authentic relics should not be sold and warned against the potential offense to religious beliefs posed by these transactions. Bishop Domenico Sorrentino and other leaders are speaking out against such commerce, affirming that it is not only unethical but also a sin, as genuine relics signify the connection between the faithful and the divine.

"The relics are little, little fragments of the body, to say that that body is blessed, and it explains to us the closeness of God."

"It's not just despicable, but it's also a sin. Every kind of commerce over faith is a sin," said the Rev. Enzo Fortunato.

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