Vatican City, 5 November 2014 (VIS) –
A press conference was held in the Holy See Press Office this morning
during which Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia of Turin, Italy, presented
the next exhibition of the Holy Shroud, to be held in Turin from 19
April to 24 June, on the theme “The Greatest Love”. He also
presented the initiatives for the celebration of the bicentenary of
the birth of St. John Bosco and remarked that Pope Francis intends to
visit Turin during this period.
Other speaks in the conference were
Piero Fassino, mayor of Turin; Elide Tisi, deputy mayor; and Marco
Bonatti, Press Officer for the Exhibition Committee.
This will be the third time the Shroud
has been displayed to the public during this millennium and the event
will focus on two themes: the young, and those who suffer. It is
precisely for this reason that the Pope has allowed the solemn
exposition, which coincides with the Jubilee for the 200th
anniversary of the birth of St. John Bosco.
As on previous occasions, special
attention will be paid to the sick who visit the Holy Shroud. The
pastoral ministry for healthcare in Turin will make two reception
centres available for pilgrims and carers. In addition, with the
collaboration of more than 3500 volunteers, moments of prayer will be
held, and a confessional service in different languages will be
available in locations in the area near the Cathedral.
The visit will be free of charge but
booking is obligatory, to enable the effective management of the flow
of pilgrims. Booking is online, at www.sindone.org.
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