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Philippine priests bless pets for St. Francis feast
Original: Wagging tails fill a Philippine church where priests bless pets for St. Francis feast
Pet owners brought dogs, cats and other animals to a church in the Philippines, where priests performed blessings to mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Catholic patron saint of animals. Wagging tails and jingling collars filled the pews as the annual tradition drew families seeking blessings for their pets, a warm image of faith blending with everyday devotion that has been picked up by international outlets.
Why now: The heartwarming annual St. Francis Day pet blessing tradition attracts widespread media attention each October.
PhilippinesSt. Francis of AssisiCatholic Church
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- Wagging tails fill a Philippine church where priests bless pets for St. Francis feast · Sentinel Colorado
- Wagging tails fill a Philippine church where priests bless pets for St. Francis feast · Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
- Wagging tails fill a Philippine church where priests bless pets for St. Francis feast · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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