Ever since the 14th century, the Shroud of Turin has captivated Christians across the world. Believed by some to be the burial garment of Jesus Christ, the linen cloth measures about 14 feet, 3 ...

Pope Francis once referred to the shroud as an "icon," a type of religious art that can be used for a variety of purposes, including teaching, theological expression and even worship.

Pope Clement VII declared that it was a man-made religious icon rather than a relic. In 1453, the royal House of Savoy acquired the cloth, moving it to a chapel in Chambery, where it was damaged ...

In any case, there are many other traces in history (coins, Christ’s icons, paintings, etc.) which, indirectly, attest the existence of the Shroud well before the 14th century.

Jean-Christian Petitfils, who has studied the Holy Shroud for more than 40 years, ... reaffirmed that it was not an icon, but an authentic relic. However, his successors are more cautious, ...

Pope Francis once referred to the shroud as an “icon,” a type of religious art that can be used for a variety of purposes, including teaching, theological expression and even worship.Without ...