Pilgrims venerating the “holy tunic” of Jesus in France pray for cardinals in Rome

In the Basilica of St. Denis in Argenteuil, near Paris, thousands of pilgrims venerate the tunic that Christ is said to have worn on the day of his death. It has been kept in Argenteuil since the 9th century, went on public display on April 18 and will remain on display until May 11. The event coincides with the period of mourning for the death of Pope Francis and preparations for the Pilgrims venerating the “holy tunic” of Jesus in France pray …