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Relics of first Korean Catholic martyrs identified with DNA testing
The martyrs were among the first of thousands of Catholics to be tortured and executed. Read more
Valencia archdiocese celebrates Jubilee Year of the Holy Chalice
The Archdiocese of Valencia conserves the relic of the Holy Chalice, believed to be that used by Christ at the... Read more
Thief returns relics of Polish Catholic saint who inspired Pope John Paul II
The perpetrator apologized for stealing the relics of St. Albert Chmielowski. Read more
Stolen 14th-century reliquary found in police raid of art collector’s home in Sicily
Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums, hailed the rediscovery of the reliquary as “a nearly unprecedented find.” Read more
Catholic martyrs’ bones identified almost 150 years after discovery in an attic
Two skulls were discovered in an attic in Wales in 1878. Researchers believe they have now identified them as belonging... Read more
Three relics of Christ’s Passion housed in Spain
While the Shroud of Turin – believed to be the burial cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus after his... Read more
Relics of Carlo Acutis brought to Poland in hope of inspiring young Catholics
Relics of Carlo Acutis can now be found in a cathedral in Poland thanks to the initiative of a youth... Read more
Relics of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to be displayed this summer at her shrine
The Sisters of Charity of New York have donated several of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s relics to the National Shrine... Read more
How 5,000 relics found a home in a Pittsburgh chapel
Nestled in a sleepy neighborhood in the hills rising over Pittsburgh lies a small chapel. Inside St. Anthony’s Chapel lies... Read more
St. Timothy's relics moved to Rome for Week of Christian Unity
The relics of St. Timothy are in Rome this week for veneration during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Read more
Is it weird that Catholics venerate relics? Here's why we do
“We are many parts, but we are all one body,” says the refrain of a popular '80s Church hymn, based... Read more
Relics of Canadian saints stolen from Quebec City's Cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame in Quebec is working to replace relics of Canadian saints that were stolen after... Read more
Pope Francis gives relic of St. Peter's bones to Orthodox patriarch
Pope Francis gave unexpectedly a reliquary containing what are believed to be bone fragments of St. Peter to Orthodox Patriarch... Read more
What’s the difference between crystals and relics?
To the outside viewer, crystals are pretty rocks. Read more
After shocking theft, heart of Irish saint returns home
The heart of St. Laurence O’Toole is again on public display six years after it was stolen, and 800 years... Read more
Knights of Columbus announce St John Vianney relic tour
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus announced Tuesday that the fraternal organization will sponsor a US tour of... Read more
Archdiocese of Manila receives first-class relic of John Paul II
A relic of St. Pope John Paul II was recently gifted to the Archdiocese of Manila by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisw,... Read more
Treat saints' relics right, says new Vatican directive
The relics of Christian saints and blesseds deserve special care and their authenticity must be certified by the Church, the... Read more
A Boston mall chapel will house the relics of three saints
Relics of St. Faustina Kowalska, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. John Paul II will be coming to a Boston mall’s... Read more
What it's like to gather relics of Fr. Stanley Rother
When Fr. Stanley Rother, a missionary priest from Okarche, Oklahoma, was killed by rebels in Guatemala, his body was transferred... Read more
