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1949 ITALY / RELIGION: Traditional blessing of animals in Rome

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Date: 27th January 1949

Location: Rome

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

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RELIGIOUS AND PROCESSIONS Blessing animals in centuries old tradition on day of St Anthony Abbe in Rome.

ROME Blessing of animals on day of St Anthony Abbe at Rome. Pets seen being blessed in centuries old tradition

Religion and Superstition; Italy

Catholic, blessing, saints

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