The Shroud of Turin, which usually lives in seclusion on the Isle of Man, over the weekend made a rare public appearance, apparently at the request of the Roman Catholic Church. Said a spokesperson for the Shroud, 'The Shroud, as you know, is a private relic, but this cause is so important, so pressing, that the Shroud made an exception at the request of the Pope himself.'
This most famous of relics rarely ventures into the spotlight, eschewing fame for the simpler pleasures of family and friends, so crowds of fans responded with surprise and delight as they caught a glimpse of their beloved icon. No word yet on whether the Shroud will tour Europe, or perhaps even North America.
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