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VATICAN CITY — While many people around the world seek a blessing for their animals around the Oct. 4 feast of St. Francis of Assisi, in Italy the traditional date to pray for the protection of one’s ...

Rev. José Antonio Carballo, rector of the Metropolitan Cathedral, celebrates the annual blessing of the animals Mass on Jan. 17 at Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral. (Marco Ugarte/Associated ...

Hundreds of families turned out for the occasion, many bringing their cherished pets along for the blessing. The ceremony took place ... were taken aback by the vibrant “parade” of majestic animals, ...

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The blessing of the animals is a long-time Catholic tradition celebrated on January 17. On this day, Mexican Catholic congregations and priests welcome pups, cats and the occasional parrot on the ...

The blessing of the animals is a long-time Catholic tradition celebrated on January 17. On this day, Mexican Catholic congregations and priests welcome pups, cats and the occasional parrot on the ...

In Spain and former colonies, St. Anthony is honoured as the patron saint of domestic animals, with blessings on his feast day, 17 January. The day is also marked by large bonfires, revelry ...

Muro held a colourful parade in which over a thousand people and thousands of animals received the blessing of Sant Antoni in a highly anticipated event in this archive photo. | P. PELLICER “What on ...

Carinal Mauro Gambetti speaks to those gathered in St. Peter's Square for the blessing of animals on the feast day of St. Anthony the Abbot on Jan. 17, 2025. Credit: EWTN News Following the ...