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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 animals brought by their owners to mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. The annual blessing drew crowds of pets and their families, with wagging tails filling the church grounds in a warm celebration of the tradition.
Why now: The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, when pet blessings are traditionally held, is being observed.
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- 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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