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Leo XIV will be first pope to venerate Holy Tunic of Christ
Pope Leo XIV will venerate the Holy Tunic of Christ during a gathering with young people in Paris on September 25.
The relic, which is believed to be the garment Jesus wore during his Passion, will be transported under strict security from Argenteuil to the event. Observers describe this act as unprecedented, as Leo XIV will be the first pope to venerate this specific relic.
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