Standing in the heart of Siena, you come face to face with something truly powerful— the relics of Saint Catherine of Siena 🙏 Her head and thumb are preserved here in Siena, a city that shaped her incredible life of faith, courage, and influence… while the rest of her body rests in Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome. A Doctor of the Church, peacemaker, and spiritual powerhouse, Catherine’s legacy still draws pilgrims from around the world. These sacred relics are a reminder of a life completely

The Pope Had to Consecrate a River as a Mass Grave #history #medieval #plague