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"It is important to note that the Shroud of Turin is a priceless artifact for the entire world, and not just a Catholic relic. It has been under the authority and in the custody of the Roman Catholic Church only since 1983!"
This is actually wrong. The Shroud has been under the authority of the Catholic Church since its first exposition in 1352. It has been in and out of the church's custody at various times since then. It has been owned by the church only since the death of its previous owner, the last King of Italy, Umberto II, on March 18, 1983, when the Shroud was bequeathed to the Holy See.

As for the rest of the article, I hold my opinion until I can see some evidence other than a press release.

17 posted on 09/13/2007 12:10:34 PM PDT by Swordmaker (Remember, the proper pronunciation of IE is "AAAAIIIIIEEEEEEE)
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Since the Bishop of Rome’s church claims to be the one true church, isn’t EVERYTHING technically, according to this doctrine, “under the authority of the (Roman) Catholic Church?”


28 posted on 09/13/2007 8:20:31 PM PDT by AnalogReigns (Simul justus et peccatur...)
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