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Thieves Try to Rob Padre Pio's Tomb
The Eponymous Flower ^ | 08/10/2010 | Tancred

Posted on 08/09/2010 11:27:25 PM PDT by 0beron

Intruders attempted to steal relics of the Italian National Hero Padre Pio (1887-1968) in the dead of night.

Rome (kath.net/KAP) Intruders attempted to steal relics of the Italian National Hero Padre Pio (1887-1968) in the dead of night. The thieves broke into the chapel crypt of the south Italian city of Saint Giovanni Rotundo, according to the Roman daily 'La Republica' (Monday-Edition) which was reported to the local police. There the perpetrators broke through the bulletproof glass, behind which the reliquary of the Capuccin Monk is located.

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TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Religion & Culture; Worship
KEYWORDS: architecture; padrepio; pilgrimage; relics; saints

1 posted on 08/09/2010 11:27:29 PM PDT by 0beron
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To: 0beron

These clowns can’t wait to get to hell. And, they richly deserve it. I’m stunned.


2 posted on 08/10/2010 5:20:52 AM PDT by Buckeye Battle Cry (Enjoy nature - eat meat, wear fur and drive your car!)
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