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Shia LaBeouf has been confirmed into Catholic Church

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Shia LaBeouf has officially been confirmed into the Catholic Church.

The Capuchin Franciscans - Western American Province, a religious organisation in California, took to Facebook on 2 January to announce the news about LaBeouf’s confirmation. The 37-year-old actor’s confirmation comes more than one year after he first revealed that he converted to Catholicism.

In the photos from the religious organisation’s Facebook post, LaBeouf could be seen posing with priests. The Capuchin Franciscans also congratulated the actor in the caption and praised his dedication to . “We are thrilled to share that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf has fully entered the Church this past weekend through the sacrament of confirmation!” the organisation wrote. “The Capuchin Franciscan friars are overjoyed to welcome him into the fold and witness his deep commitment to his faith journey.”

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