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Shrines of Italy: Basilica of Saint Chrysogonus

Home to the remains of Blessed Anna Maria Taigi, this minor Roman basilica also contains an excavation of ruins dating back to the 2nd century.

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Shrines of Italy: Corpus Domini Sanctuary

Home to the incorrupt body of Saint Catherine of Bologna, this quaint little sanctuary is beloved by the local community.

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Shrines of Italy: Church of Saint Catherine of Genoa

Home to the remains of Saint Catherine of Genoa, this ornate little church is very much a part of her life and legacy.

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Shrines of Italy: Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians

Home to the remains of Saint John Bosco, Saint Maria Mazzarello, & Saint Dominic Savio, this is a church you won't want to miss if you ever find yourself in Turin!

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Shrines of Italy: Chapel of the Holy Shroud

In the northern city of Turin stands the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. Within this cathedral is a small chapel once associated with the Royal House of Savoy, and which contains the famous Shroud of Turin. Believed to be the burial cloth of Christ following His Crucifixion, the Holy Shroud is seldom displayed to the public, but is visited nonetheless by thousands of pilgrims each year.

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Shrines of Italy: Cathedral of Asti

A uniquely decorated church, filled with massive floral frescoes, and dating back to the time of the First Crusade.

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Shrines of Italy: Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

One of the most popular shrines on the island of Sicily, the Church of Saint Catherine is an ancient masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque with a long history of association with the Dominican Order.

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Shrines of Italy: Church of Jesus (Casa Professa)

For this trip, I made my way down to the city of Palermo on the island of Sicily. There, I found one of the most unique and richly decorated shrines I have ever seen. The local architectural style of Sicilian Baroque lends well to the Jesuit penchant for finer details, creating a masterpiece that many are quick to overlook, while few are quick to forget.

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Shrines of Italy: Cathedral of Saint Andrew

Located on Italy's most famous coastline of Amalfi, Saint Andrew's Cathedral is a rare gem you won't want to miss. Blending several architectural styles into one, this church is well known for the crypt which contains the remains of Saint Andrew himself!

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Shrines of Italy: Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

I recently explored the complex built in honor of Padre Pio. Home to the incorrupt body of the friar himself, as well as many artifacts from his life, it was definitely worth the trip to San Giovanni Rotundo.

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Shrines of Italy: Sanctuary of Saint Rita

Built in 1947 atop the remains of the original monastery, The Sanctuary of Saint Rita of Cascia is a vibrant monument to her life, housing not only her incorrupt body, but also that of her most devout follower.

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Shrines of Italy: Abbey of San Galgano

Abandoned since the late 1400's, the Abbey of San Galgano is something of a time capsule. It takes its name from the medieval knight, Saint Galgano Guidotti, a hermit famous for plunging his sword into a stone as an act of relinquishing his former title. Pristine and peaceful, it's definitely a place worth visiting if you're ever in the region of Tuscany.

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