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Manila 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 owned by parishioners in a traditional ceremony marking the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Worshippers lined up with their pets as tails wagged during the blessings. The annual ritual, held near October 4, draws large crowds and highlights the Catholic tradition of honoring animals.
Why now: The annual St. Francis of Assisi pet blessing has taken place, generating warm human-interest coverage.
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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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