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  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Isaac, an Iraqi refugee and gues at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men, poses for a portrait, in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Isaac, an Iraqi refugee and gues at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men, is seen here in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men, is seen here in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men, is seen here in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: The interior of one of the dormitories of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men is seen here in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: The interior of one of the dormitories of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men is seen here in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Trolleys and bags belonging to homeless men are store on the top of lockers by the rooms of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Homeless men have dinner in the soup kitchen of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: A volunteer cooks pasta in the soup kitchen of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: After mass, homeless men head down to their rooms and to the soup kitchen of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Father Sebastian Vazhakala, co-founder of the Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative, walks back to the sacristy after celebrating the evening mass in the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Homeless men and volunteers attend mass in the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: A statue of Mother Teresa is seen here at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Father Sebastian Vazhakala, co-founder of the Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative, prepares for the evening mass in the sacristy of the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: A volunteer enters the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men, to attend mass in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: A homeless man enters the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men, to attend mass in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Father Sebastian Vazhakala, co-founder of the Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative, poses for a portrait at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Isaac, an Iraqi refugee and gues at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men, poses for a portrait, in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: A homeless man prays by the statue of Mother Teresa at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: After dinner, homeless men stand outside the dormitory of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: An icon of Mother Teresa hang above the door of the soup kitchen of Casa Serena,  a prefabricated house for homeless men  in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Homeless men have dinner in the soup kitchen of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
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Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
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The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
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Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
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  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Friars push a chart carrying the donner for the guests of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
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Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Homeless men attend mass in the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
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Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: The entrance to the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men, is seen here in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
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Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Homeless men attend mass in the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Homeless men and volunteers attend mass in the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Father Sebastian Vazhakala, co-founder of the Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative, prepares for the evening mass in the sacristy of the chapel of Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
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Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Father Sebastian Vazhakala, co-founder of the Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative, poses for a portrait at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Father Sebastian Vazhakala, co-founder of the Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative, poses for a portrait at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Father Sebastian Vazhakala, co-founder of the Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative, poses for a portrait at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 26 AUGUST 2016: Father Sebastian Vazhakala, co-founder of the Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative, poses for a portrait at Casa Serena, a prefabricated house for homeless men in Rome, Italy, on August 26th 2016.<br />
<br />
Casa Serena, inaugurated in 1993, hosts approximately 70 men, 50 years or above, of any nationality, religion, colour. <br />
<br />
The Missionaries of Charity-Contemplative is a diocesan religious Institute composed of Brothers and priests with equal rights and obligations, founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala in 1979. The members take public vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and free service to the poor.<br />
<br />
Mother Teresa, also known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, whose members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the vow to give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. Shortly after she died in 1997, Pope John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. A second miracle was credited to her intercession by Pope Francis, in December 2015, paving the way for her to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonisation is scheduled for September 4th 2016, a day before the 19th anniversary of her death.
    CIPG_20160826_INYT_MotherTeresa_5M3_...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Alfio Motta (22, left), puts a golden necklace and cross on his nephew Antonino Sparti (1 year old), as his mother Grace Motta (21) holds him, after the baptism in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021. Alfio Motta, Antonino’s uncle, felt cheated out of a great honor.<br />
“I feel like the godfather,” he said. “Even if I don’t have the title.”<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
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  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Andrea Arena (1 year old, center) is seen here after being baptised outside the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
<br />
That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-093...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Andrea Arena (1 year old, center) is seen here after being baptised outside the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
<br />
That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-092...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Father Claudio ladles holy water over Antonino Sparti’s head during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
<br />
That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-048...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Father Claudio is seen here during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
<br />
That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-043...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Father Claudio ladles holy water over Andrea Arena’s head during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
<br />
The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
<br />
That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-038...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The statue of Saint Michael Archangel is seen here in the church of Monteroduni after the return ceremony in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
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  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: A worshipper touches the statue of Saint Michael Archangel after its return to the church of Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_77...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Women wait for the return of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel in the church of Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_76...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Members of the Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel carry the statue of Saint Michael Archangel during the ceremony for the return of the statue in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_76...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Residents of the Monteroduni and the press photograph the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC (center), prosecutor Paolo Albano (right), and Archbishop of Isernia Camillo Cibotti (left) holding the statue of  Saint Michael Archangel at the end of the return ceremony in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_76...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel and residents of Monteroduni celebrate the return of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen in January 2016,  in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
<br />
The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_75...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel and residents of Monteroduni celebrate the return of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen in January 2016,  in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
<br />
The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_74...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC, carry the statue of Saint Michael Archangel during the ceremony for the return of the statue in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
<br />
The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_74...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC, carry the statue of Saint Michael Archangel during the ceremony for the return of the statue in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
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  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC, carry the statue of Saint Michael Archangel during the ceremony for the return of the statue in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_73...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC, carry the statue of Saint Michael Archangel during the ceremony for the return of the statue in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_73...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel and Father Paolo Paulin, priest of the Monteroduni church, wait for the arrival of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_72...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel waits for the arrival of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_71...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel waits for the arrival of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_71...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel walks in a procession for the welcome ceremony of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_71...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Members of the Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel get ready for the welcome ceremony of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_70...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Father Paolo Paulin, priest of the church of Monteroduni, poses for a portrait here in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_69...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Father Paolo Paulin, priest of the church of Monteroduni, poses for a portrait here in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_69...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The church of Monteroduni, where the statue of  Saint Michael Archangel was stolen in January 2016, is seen in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_69...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The church of Monteroduni, where the statue of  Saint Michael Archangel was stolen in January 2016, is seen in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_69...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: A resident of Monteroduni puts balloons on a fence before the celebration for the return of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from Monteroduni in January 2016, here in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_69...jpg
  • NAPLES, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural eritiage, or CCTPC) wrap up the 15th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel before transporting it to Monteroduini, where it originally belongs,  here at the headquarters of the CCTPC in Naples, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_67...jpg
  • NAPLES, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural eritiage, or CCTPC) carry the 15th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel before wrapping it and transporting it to Monteroduini, where it originally belongs,  here at the headquarters of the CCTPC in Naples, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_66...jpg
  • NAPLES, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The shied of the15th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni, is shown here by a Carabiniere in the deposit of the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural eritiage, or CCTPC) together with other religious artifacts recovered after months of investigations, in Naples, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_66...jpg
  • NAPLES, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural eritiage, or CCTPC) are seen here with the 15th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel (center), and other stolen religious artifacts they've recovered after months of investigations, here in the deposit of the CCTPC in Naples, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_65...jpg
  • NAPLES, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The 15th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni, is seen here in the deposit of the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural eritiage, or CCTPC) together with other religious artifacts recovered after months of investigations, in Naples, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_65...jpg
  • NAPLES, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The 15th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni, is seen here in the deposit of the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural eritiage, or CCTPC) together with other religious artifacts recovered after months of investigations, in Naples, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_65...jpg
  • CASTEL GANDOLFO, ITALY - 28 FEBRUARY 2013: Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Castel Gandolfo to spend the final hours of his papacy before retiring in the summer residence used by popes for centuries, on February 28, 2013...On 11 February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI informed the cardinals gathered in Consistory that he had decided to resign the papacy, effective 28 February 2013. Now that Benedict XVI leaves the papacy, he will retire to his summer home in Castel Gandolfo, in the hills outside Rome, before moving to the Mater Ecclesiae convent, a plain, four-story structure built 21 years ago to serve as an international place ?for contemplative life within the walls of Vatican City,? as it is described on a Vatican Web site...###..CASTEL GANDOLFO, ITALIA - 28 FEBBRAIO 2013: Il Papa Benedetto XVI arriva a Castel Gandolfo per trascorrere le ultime ore del suo papato prima di ritirarsi nella residenza estiva usata dai papi da secoli, 28 febbraio 2013...L'11 febbraio 2013 Papa Benedetto XVI ha informato i cardinali riuniti per il concistoro che aveva deciso di lasciare il papato il 28 febbraio 2013. Il Papa si ritira per due mesi a Castel Gandolfo. la residenza estiva dei papi, prima di trasferirsi nel convento "Mater Ecclesiae" nella città del Vaticano.
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  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Agata Peri (68), the great grandmother of Antonino Sparti (1 year old), who was banned from having a godfather, is seen here after the baptism outside the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-116...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Nicola Sparti (24, right) and Grace Motta (21, left) hold their baptised son Antonino after the baptism in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021. The Sparti family was banned from naming a godfather for their son Antonino.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-112...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: The Sparti family poses for a group picture after the baptism of Antonino in front of the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021. he Sparti family was banned from naming a godfather for their son Antonino.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-103...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Godfather Ivan Arena (29, left) poses for a picture with his godchild Andrea Arena (1 year old) and the godmother after the baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-090...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: (L-R) The Sparti family, who was banned on naming a godfather, waits for the Arena family, who received a special dispensation to name a godfather because of a death in the family had delayed the previously scheduled baptism, to sign the baptism documents in the sacristy of the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-081...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Father Claudio makes a sign of the cross on Antonino Sparti's forehead during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-070...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Father Claudio makes a sign of the cross on Andrea Arena's forehead during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-068...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Grace Motta (21, center) walks away from the baptisimal font holding her son Antonino after being baptised by Father Claudio in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-052...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Father Claudio is seen here as Nicola Sparti (24, right) holds his soon to be baptised son Antonino and walks towards the baptisimal font in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-043...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Father Claudio anoints Antonino Sparti with oil during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-029...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Father Claudio anoints Andrea Arena with oil during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-025...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: (L-R) The Sparti family, who was banned on naming a godfather, and the Arena family, who received a special dispensation to name a godfather because of a death in the family had delayed the previously scheduled baptism, are seen here during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-022...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Godfather Ivan Arena (29) makes a sign of the cross on his godchild Andrea Arena's forehead during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-013...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: (L-R) The Sparti family, who was banned on naming a godfather, and the Arena family, who received a special dispensation to name a godfather because of a death in the family had delayed the previously scheduled baptism, are seen here during a baptism ritual in the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-008...jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 3 OCTOBER 2021: Nicola Sparti (24, left) holds his soon to be baptised son Antonino as he is greeted by family members before entering the church  of Santa Maria della Guardia in Catania, Italy, on October 3rd 2021. The Sparti family was banned from naming a godfather for their son Antonino.<br />
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The Roman Catholic diocese of Catania ended a grace period and imposed a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings, arguing that the once essential figure in a child’s Catholic education had lost all spiritual significance, becoming a mere connection for material gain and family ties — and sometimes mob ties — and should be at least temporarily scrapped. Other dioceses, including in the Tuscan city of Grosseto also announced plans this month to restrict the figure, and Pope Francis has expressed interest in the idea, according to the Calabrian archbishop who first floated it to him more than five years ago.<br />
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That tainted notion of the godfather became most popularized by The Godfather, especially the iconic baptism scene when Michael Corleone renounces Satan in church as his henchmen whack all his enemies. But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub the godfather out.
    CIPG_20211003_NYT-Godfathers_A73-003...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Archbishop of Isernia Camillo Cibotti blesses the statue of Saint Michael Archangel that has returned to the church of Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_77...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The statue of Saint Michael Archangel is seen here in the church of Monteroduni after the return ceremony in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_77...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Carabinieris guard statue of Saint Michael Archangel in the church of Monteroduni, Italy, during the return ceremony on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_77...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: A resident of Monteroduni attends the return ceremony of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen in January 2016,  in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_75...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: (R-L) The Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC, prosecutor Paolo Albano, Archbishop of Isernia Camillo Cibotti and the mayor of Monteroduni, officiate the return ceremony of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_75...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC, return the statue of Saint Michael Archangel the church and population of Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_74...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC, carry the statue of Saint Michael Archangel during the ceremony for the return of the statue in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_74...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Residents of Monteroduni welcome the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni after it was stolen in January 2016, here in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_73...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Officers of the the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC, carry the statue of Saint Michael Archangel during the ceremony for the return of the statue in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
<br />
The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_73...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Residents of Monteroduni wait for the arrival of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel return to Monteroduni after it was stolen in January 2016, here in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_72...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The mayor of Monteroduni, a carabinieri and residents of Monteroduni wait for the arrival of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel return to Monteroduni after it was stolen in January 2016, here in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
<br />
The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_72...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel walks in a procession for the welcome ceremony of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_71...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Members of the Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel get ready for the welcome ceremony of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
<br />
The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_71...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: A medallion of Saint Michael Archangel worn by a member of the Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel is seen here during welcome ceremony of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_71...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Members of the Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel get ready for the welcome ceremony of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
<br />
The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_70...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Members of the Confraternity of Saint Michael Archangel get ready for the welcome ceremony of the statue of Saint Michael Archangel returning to Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
<br />
The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_70...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: Father Paolo Paulin, priest of the church of Monteroduni, poses for a portrait here in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_69...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: A view of Monteroduini, where the statue of Saint Michael Archangel was stolen, is seen here  in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_68...jpg
  • MONTERODUNI, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: A view of Monteroduini, where the statue of Saint Michael Archangel was stolen, is seen here  in Monteroduni, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br />
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The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in  January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.
    CIPG_20170929_NYT-SaintMichael_M3_68...jpg
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