![]() The Catholic Church has never officially ruled on the shroud’s authenticity, saying judgments about its age and origin belonged to scientific investigation, but recent popes have referred to it as an “icon” of Jesus. ![]() When you look at it through the eyes of faith, that is what you see.” “It doesn’t matter that this is a facsimile. ![]() “It is the heart of the exhibit,” Hyland told Catholic News Service. John the Baptist in Turin, the Washington museum’s “Mystery and Faith: The Shroud of Turin” exhibit showcases all - from the shroud’s history and artifacts to interactive activities - to teach visitors about this mysterious phenomenon. Though the artifact itself remains in northern Italy’s Cathedral of St. The shroud has a full-length photonegative image of a man, front and back, bearing signs of wounds that correspond to the Gospel accounts of the torture Jesus endured in his passion and death. ![]() WASHINGTON (CNS) - The Shroud of Turin is “such a powerful image of God’s love because Jesus willingly underwent this for our salvation,” said Brian Hyland, curator of the Museum of the Bible’s current exhibit on the 14-foot-by-4-foot linen cloth many people believe is Jesus’ burial shroud.
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