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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
(AP video shot by Chris Warde Jones. Production by Maria Grazia Murru) A votive statue of Italy’s patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, left, is on display among other religious items at a shop in ...
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Where to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2025 in Italy
As the world prepares to mark St Patrick’s Day, a host of venues in Italy’s major cities have announced special events in ...
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Celebrate Zeppole Day: the sweet tradition of St. Joseph’s Day
From crispy, airy dough to creamy fillings, Gino’s zeppoles are a year-round favorite—offering a taste of Italy and a blast ...
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10 Most Bizarre Patron Saints in Catholicism
Apollonia thus became the patron saint of toothaches and dentists, as well as assuming the role of the tooth fairy in some parts of Italy. Known as the last scholar of the ancient world ...
St. Joseph’s Day: 9 essentials to celebrate on Staten Island
March 19 comes courtesy of the saint himself, with delicacies and lucky traditions, including wearing the color red.
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St. Valentine is not just patron saint of lovers, but also epilepsy, plague and beekeepers?
As couples across the world prepared for Valentine's Day in February 2025, a rumor cropped up on social media that St. Valentine is not only the patron saint of lovers, but also of beekeepers ...