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Priests bless pets at Malate Church for St. Francis feast
Original: Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast
Priests at Malate Church in Manila blessed dogs, cats and other pets as worshippers brought their animals to the altar for the traditional blessing marking the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Lines of pet owners filled the church grounds, with wagging tails and occasional barks accompanying the short blessings. The annual ceremony is a popular tradition in the predominantly Catholic Philippines.
Why now: The annual St. Francis of Assisi feast day blessing is a beloved and heartwarming Catholic tradition that draws wide attention each year.
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- Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast · New York Post
- Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast · New Haven Register
- Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast · Oskaloosa Herald
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