Shroud of Turin

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A photographic copy of the Holy Shroud as displayed at its permanent exhibition at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Nuclear engineer says latest research confirms first-century date of Shroud of Turin 

Sep 28, 2024

By Martin Barillas

“The Shroud of Turin is the second-most valuable possession of the human race next to the Bible itself,” nuclear engineer... Read more

Shroud of Turin featuring positive (left) and negative (right) digital filters.

New study claims bloodstains on Shroud of Turin consistent with torture of Christ

Aug 27, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Giulio Fanti claims that a macroscopic and microscopic analysis of the bloodstains accurately reflects “the physical conditions relating to Jesus... Read more

A relic of St. Junípero Serra at the Reliquary Chapel at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

5 things you shouldn’t miss at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress

Jul 17, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The congress will have opportunities for attendees to take part in Eucharistic adoration, confession, liturgies, musical performances, and more.  Read more

Filmmaker Robert Orlando, standing before a negative image of the Shroud of Turin, says he was prompted to investigate the purported burial cloth of Jesus in part because of a search to answer "big questions" about life and faith following the death of his father.

Shroud of Turin gets ‘true crime’ treatment in science-driven documentary

Jul 29, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

“The Shroud: Face to Face” is set for release in November 2023. Read more

"The Mystery Man Exhibition" presents a model of the crucified Jesus based on the Shroud of Turin.

The first hyper-realistic body of Christ based on the Holy Shroud is on exhibit in Spain

An exhibition of the first hyper-realistic recreation of the body of Christ based on data obtained from the Shroud of... Read more

Pope Francis with the Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Turin on June 21, 2015.

Scientific photos of Shroud of Turin published

Apr 11, 2019

A new website aims to make available to Catholics and researchers a collection of photographs of the Shroud of Turin... Read more

Pope Francis with the Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Turin on June 21, 2015.

Stains on Shroud of Turin painted on? Experts question new study

Jul 23, 2018

Several experts have questioned the scientific validity of a study on the Shroud of Turin that concluded that almost half... Read more

Shroud of Turin featuring positive (L) and negative (R) digital filters.

New research: Shroud of Turin bears blood of a torture victim

Jul 14, 2017

New research indicates that the Shroud of Turin shows signs of blood from a torture victim, and undermines arguments that... Read more

Shroud of Turin featuring positive (L) and negative (R) digital filters.

How one skeptical scientist came to believe the Shroud of Turin

Dec 19, 2015

By Ann Schneible

The Shroud of Turin has different meanings for many people: some see it as an object of veneration, others a... Read more

Shroud of Turin featuring positive (L) and negative (R) digital filters.

How one skeptical scientist came to believe the Shroud of Turin

Aug 4, 2015

By Ann Schneible

The Shroud of Turin has different meanings for many people: some see it as an object of veneration, others a... Read more

Pope Francis with the Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Turin on June 21, 2015.

Transfixed by the face of Jesus: Pilgrims at the Shroud of Turin

Jun 24, 2015

By Ann Schneible

At this year's exposition of the Shroud of Turin, pilgrims reflected on looking upon what some believe to be Christ's... Read more

A photo negative of the Shroud of Turin

Shroud of Turin reminds us of all human suffering, Pope Francis says

Jun 21, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis prayed before the Shroud of Turin on Sunday and reflected on the role the reputed burial cloth of... Read more

The Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral of Turin during the public opening of the Shroud on April 19 2015.

Pope Francis pays for 120 of Rome's poor to visit Shroud of Turin

Jun 4, 2015

By Elise Harris

In his latest act of papal charity, Pope Francis has donated funds for two busloads of homeless and sick pilgrims... Read more

Pope Francis greets faithful before mass outside of Istanbul's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.

Pope Francis to meet, celebrate Mass with relatives during Turin visit

Mar 26, 2015

By Elise Harris

A son of Italian immigrants, Argentinian native Pope Francis will have the opportunity to meet with distant relatives during his... Read more

Shroud of Turin negative.

A look at Pope Francis' summer trip to the Shroud of Turin

Mar 25, 2015

By Ann Schneible

The Vatican has released the schedule for Pope Francis' upcoming pilgrimage to Turin – home to what is believed to... Read more

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Experts meet in Mexico for conference on Shroud of Turin

May 29, 2013

Experts from around the world gathered in Mexico for a conference on the Holy Shroud of Turin in light of... Read more

Dr. John Jackson with wife Rebecca, founders of the Turin Shroud Center of Colorado, with a model of Christ's body based off of the shroud.

Benedict praised for Holy Saturday broadcast of Shroud

Mar 10, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Benedict XVI's decision to allow a TV broadcast of the Shroud of Turin on March 30, Holy Saturday, has been... Read more