Relics
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CNA explains: Everything you should know about relics
Here are 10 of the most asked questions about relics and why Catholics venerate them. Read more
Archbishop Fisher: Holy relics are not ‘just a quirky Catholic thing’
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney delivered the homily at the closing Mass of the weeklong public veneration of Frassati’s body... Read more
St. Thomas More’s skull may be exhumed from Canterbury vault for saint’s 500th anniversary
St. Dunstan’s Parochial Church Council in Canterbury says it “would very much welcome communication with the Vatican” about exhuming Thomas... Read more
PHOTOS: 45,000 attend Bruges’ Holy Blood Procession honoring Christ’s relic
The Medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, marked a centuries-old tradition with veneration of the UNESCO-honored Holy Blood Procession on the... Read more
Record numbers of pilgrims flock to see the Holy Tunic of Christ near Paris
Open to the public from April 18 to May 11, the exhibit is galvanizing Catholic faithful across Europe. Read more
Italian prosecutors investigate illegal sale of apparent Carlo Acutis relics online
The investigation by the Perugia Public Prosecutor’s Office was prompted by a complaint by the bishop of Assisi, the city... Read more
Relics of Canadian Martyrs will tour western Canada for jubilee year
The relics of the Canadian Martyrs, usually housed in their Midland, Ontario, shrine, will make their first tour of western... Read more
Catholic university in the Bronx now houses large collection of relics
Founded by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle in 1680, the Brothers of Christian Schools began to set up schools for poor... Read more
Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas to visit Washington, DC, on international tour
Members of the faithful will be able to venerate the relics, including his skull, on two separate occasions. Read more
St. Francis Xavier’s relics draw 12,000 in Goa, India, for decennial exposition
As many as 8 million people are expected to visit the relics during the 45-day period. The last exposition, in... Read more
Historic ‘Chair of St. Peter’ on public display in Vatican basilica for first time in 150 years
The relic dispayed just above the tomb of St. Peter will be accessible for public viewing until Dec. 8, the... Read more
What’s behind the viral photo of Pope Francis venerating a chair?
CNA explains what was behind the viral photo of Pope Francis sitting before an ancient wooden chair during the first... Read more
St. Maximilian Kolbe’s beard: EWTN friars draw inspiration from unusual relic
The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word keeps a relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s beard, which was gifted to EWTN. Read more
5 things you shouldn’t miss at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
The congress will have opportunities for attendees to take part in Eucharistic adoration, confession, liturgies, musical performances, and more. Read more
Relics of Carlo Acutis and 6 saints coming to National Eucharistic Congress
Relics of Carlo Acutis, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Juan Diego, and other saints can be venerated at the National Eucharistic Congress... Read more
The opening of St. Anthony’s tomb and the ‘Feast of the Tongue’
St. Anthony’s feast day is today, June 13, but you may not be aware that there’s another important day of... Read more
St. Thomas Aquinas’ relics carried in procession for 750th anniversary of his death
Bishop Mariano Crociata led the procession to honor the medieval philosopher and theologian widely considered one of the greatest thinkers... Read more
Vatican unveils the Holy Lance: a solemn tribute to soldier of faith St. Longinus
The Holy Lance, also known as the Lance of Longinus, was known in Christian tradition as the weapon believed to... Read more
Over 100 relics of Christ, Holy Family, saints to be displayed at New Jersey parish
An exhibit that includes more than 100 relics of Jesus Christ, the Holy Family, and numerous saints will be exhibited... Read more
Did you know that Netflix has a series on Catholic relics called ‘Mysteries of the Faith’?
“Mysteries of Faith” is a Netflix series that explores the history and meaning of the relics of the saints and... Read more
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