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Archbishop Domenico Battaglia leads a procession in honor of St. Januarius in Naples, Italy, on April 30, 2022.

St. Januarius’ blood liquifies for first time in 2022

May 3, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The liquefaction traditionally happens at least three times a year. Read more

The reliquary of St. Januarius at Mass in Naples Cathedral, Italy, Dec. 16, 2021.

St. Januarius’ blood liquefies (eventually) for third time in 2021

Dec 16, 2021

The blood changed its state after a day of intense prayer. Read more

The reliquary of St. Januarius is held by the celebrant at Mass in Naples Cathedral, Italy, Dec. 16, 2021.

St. Januarius’ blood fails to liquefy at start of December anniversary

Dec 16, 2021

The blood of St. Januarius, patron of the Italian city of Naples, has so far remained solid on Thursday, after... Read more

Cardinal Crecscenzio Sepe views the reliquary with the blood of St. Januarius in 2009.

St. Januarius' blood liquifies in Naples

Sep 19, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The blood of early Church martyr St. Januarius liquified in Naples Saturday, repeating a miracle dating at least to the... Read more

Fight in Italy over saint's jewels 'completely misleading'

Mar 13, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci, Mary Farrow

Reports that the valuable treasure of St. Januarius will be placed in the hands of the Vatican rather than the... Read more