Dogs, turtle and snail receive blessings in churches
First reported 5 Oct, 00:53 UTCUpdated 2h ago3 sources
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Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics marked Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
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Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics marked Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
Parishes across the globe hold animal blessings on the first Sunday of October to remember the saint who was known for his compassion and love for all living things.
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- Holy meow! Owners from all over the world get their beloved pets blessed at local churches (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)
Parishes across the globe hold animal blessings on the first Sunday of October to remember the saint who was known for his compassion and love for all living things.
- Dogs, turtle and snail receive blessings in churches (opens Euronews in a new tab)
Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics marked Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
- A special church blessing with holy water, just for the animals (opens India Today in a new tab)
A special church blessing with holy water just for the animals
