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New evidence indicates Turin Shroud not a European forgery

March 26, 2024

New scientific tests conducted on the famous Shroud of Turin have revealed that the flax used to make the linen was grown in the Middle East. The results of isotope tests provide new evidence that the shroud is the actual garment that was used to cover the body of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion –

Shroud of Turin expert criticises new study casting doubt on authenticity

July 19, 2018

Emanuela Marinelli said there was 'nothing scientific' about the experiments

Turin Shroud stained with blood of torture victim, new research claims

July 18, 2017

Researchers say the Shroud contains ‘nanoparticles’ of blood that are typical of someone who has experienced violent trauma

How Eucharistic miracles show Christ’s blood type

June 15, 2017

Scientific testing on a wide variety of Eucharistic miracles consistently shows human flesh with blood group AB

‘Obsession’ with authenticity hides Turin Shroud’s real meaning, says expert

April 21, 2015

The Shroud of Turin has been put on display to the public until June 24

Pope Francis will meet his own family during trip to Turin to venerate Shroud

March 26, 2015

The Pope will spend two days in Turin in June

Francis will venerate the Shroud during visit to Turin in June

November 05, 2014

Papal visit will also mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of St John Bosco

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