Pets around the world head to church for the Blessing of the Animals
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Every year, churches around the world honor the feast of Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals, with a blessing for people’s pets. During the ceremony, religious leaders typically say a short prayer and then sprinkle the animals with holy water.
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