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June 5, 2017

Pilgrims pray for return of stolen Italian saint’s brain

The relic of Saint John Bosco, tiny fragments of his brain, was stolen from the Don Bosco Basilica June 2. Pilgrims gathered at the church Sunday (June 4) to pray for its return.

ROME, Italy – Police set up roadblocks in northern Italy after a thief posing as a pilgrim stole tiny fragments of the brain of John Bosco, one of the country’s most revered saints.

Published in International
July 19, 2015

Angela Kirby fighting MS around the world, 5 km at a time

Angela Kirby on her walk in Vermont to raise funds to fight MS.

PICKERING, ONT. - Angela Kirby believes in living life to its fullest and won’t let the challenges of multiple sclerosis get in her way. Diagnosed with MS at the age of 50, she never felt deterred from hiking up mountains and travelling the world.

Published in Canada