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The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Preserved 440-year-old ‘miracle' corpse of Catholic nun Saint Teresa entombed in glass coffin unveiled to crowds
THE STAGGERINGLY well preserved corpse of a 16th century Catholic saint stunned onlookers when it was unveiled to the public. Many faithful Catholics were overwhelmed when the saw the body of St. Teresa of Jesus in Spain over the weekend. 3 The body of Saint Teresa of Jesus displayed at the Basilica of the Annunciation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca province Credit: AFP 3 The body of Saint Teresa of Jesus is on public display for the first time since 1914 Credit: AFP 3 Devotees were visibly emotional at the sight of the centuries-old body Credit: AFP The Discalced Carmelite nun's body was public for the first time since 1914 at the Basilica Annunciation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Spain's Salamanca province on Sunday. While visibly skeletal at a glance, parts of the corpse are said to be remarkably well preserved. It came as part of a ceremony of public veneration - which has only taken place three times since the saint's death in 1582, according to The other two ceremonies were many centuries apart - in 1760 and 1914 - making this a once-in-a-lifetime chance for the faithful to pay their respects this way. read more in world news Several visitors at the Basilica were visibly emotional at the sight of the centuries-old body. One worshipper present was pictured with her hand over her mouth upon catching a glimpse of the saint. Another seemed to be on the verge of tears, while many others were seen praying before St. Teresa's corpse. Discalced Carmelite nuns, monks and priests had opened her coffin so that relics of her heart, hand and arm could be studied. Most read in The US Sun They compared the state of the body to a photo of the same remains from 1914. "The uncovered parts, which are the face and foot, are the same as those they were in 1914," Father Marco Chiesa said. "There is no colour, there is no skin colour, because the skin is mummified, but it is seen, especially in the middle of the face." Who was Saint Teresa of Jesus? Born in 1515, St. Teresa of Jesus was a leading Spanish nun and mystic in the Catholic Church. Also known as St. Teresa of Ávila, she was known as a leading reformer of the Carmelite Orders of monks and nuns. She was the first woman to be granted the honour of Doctor of the Church - marking her out as a significant contributor to Catholic teachings. Despite health problems throughout her life, she became a key spiritual leader during the Counter Reformation - one of the most turbulent episodes of the Church's history. She died in October 1582 and was declared a saint 40 years later in 1622. Researchers have marvelled at the body's incredible state of preservation. The 53-page preliminary report released in March outlined the staggering condition of the corpse, Spanish news outlet Professor Luigi Capasso, leader of a team of Italian anthropologists, said: "The right foot, left hand, heart, and left arm are perfectly preserved, with intact skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscles in place, and no signs of degradation." The preservation of her body is likely down to dry environmental factors in the tomb - and no artificial mummification was involved - according to the team. "It's a truly unique natural phenomenon," Professor Capasso added. Saint Teresa of Jesus died aged 67 in 1582 and was canonised - meaning made a saint - by Pope Gregory XV in 1622. Her's is not the only body of a revered Catholic figure to have drawn flocks of the faithful to pay respects. Devotees came this spring to the Sanctuary of the Spoliation in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Assisi Carlo was a Catholic teenager known as "God's influencer", who has since been beatified - meaning he is on the path to sainthood.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Preserved 440-year-old ‘miracle' corpse of Catholic nun Saint Teresa entombed in glass coffin unveiled to crowds
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE STAGGERINGLY well preserved corpse of a 16th century Catholic saint stunned onlookers when it was unveiled to the public. Many faithful Catholics were overwhelmed when the saw the body of St. Teresa of Jesus in Spain over the weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The body of Saint Teresa of Jesus displayed at the Basilica of the Annunciation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca province Credit: AFP 3 The body of Saint Teresa of Jesus is on public display for the first time since 1914 Credit: AFP 3 Devotees were visibly emotional at the sight of the centuries-old body Credit: AFP The Discalced Carmelite nun's body was public for the first time since 1914 at the Basilica Annunciation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Spain's Salamanca province on Sunday. While visibly skeletal at a glance, parts of the corpse are said to be remarkably well preserved. It came as part of a ceremony of public veneration - which has only taken place three times since the saint's death in 1582, according to The other two ceremonies were many centuries apart - in 1760 and 1914 - making this a once-in-a-lifetime chance for the faithful to pay their respects this way. Several visitors at the Basilica were visibly emotional at the sight of the centuries-old body. One worshipper present was pictured with her hand over her mouth upon catching a glimpse of the saint. Another seemed to be on the verge of tears, while many others were seen praying before St. Teresa's corpse. Discalced Carmelite nuns, monks and priests had opened her coffin so that relics of her heart, hand and arm could be studied. They compared the state of the body to a photo of the same remains from 1914. "The uncovered parts, which are the face and foot, are the same as those they were in 1914," Father Marco Chiesa said. "There is no colour, there is no skin colour, because the skin is mummified, but it is seen, especially in the middle of the face." Who was Saint Teresa of Jesus? Born in 1515, St. Teresa of Jesus was a leading Spanish nun and mystic in the Catholic Church. Also known as St. Teresa of Ávila, she was known as a leading reformer of the Carmelite Orders of monks and nuns. She was the first woman to be granted the honour of Doctor of the Church - marking her out as a significant contributor to Catholic teachings. Despite health problems throughout her life, she became a key spiritual leader during the Counter Reformation - one of the most turbulent episodes of the Church's history. She died in October 1582 and was declared a saint 40 years later in 1622. Researchers have marvelled at the body's incredible state of preservation. The 53-page preliminary report released in March outlined the staggering condition of the corpse, Spanish news outlet Salamanca RTV Al Dia has reported. Professor Luigi Capasso, leader of a team of Italian anthropologists, said: "The right foot, left hand, heart, and left arm are perfectly preserved, with intact skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscles in place, and no signs of degradation." The preservation of her body is likely down to dry environmental factors in the tomb - and no artificial mummification was involved - according to the team. "It's a truly unique natural phenomenon," Professor Capasso added. Saint Teresa of Jesus died aged 67 in 1582 and was canonised - meaning made a saint - by Pope Gregory XV in 1622. Her's is not the only body of a revered Catholic figure to have drawn flocks of the faithful to pay respects. Devotees came this spring to the Sanctuary of the Spoliation in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Assisi to catch a glimpse of the late Carlo Acutis. Carlo was a Catholic teenager known as "God's influencer", who has since been beatified - meaning he is on the path to sainthood.
New York Post
13-05-2025
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- New York Post
Incredibly well-preserved corpse of saint who died more than 400 years ago put on display, astonishing emotional visitors
Warning: Graphic images below The incredibly intact remains of a 16th-century Catholic saint who died more than 400 years ago astonished observers when her corpse was put on display in Spain over the weekend. The body of St. Teresa of Jesus, a Discalced Carmelite nun, was unveiled to the public for the first time since 1914 at the Basilica Annunciation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca province Sunday. Advertisement 4 A picture taken on May 12, 2025 shows the body of Saint Teresa of Jesus displayed at the Basilica of the Annunciation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca province. AFP via Getty Images The solemn display was part of an opening ceremony of public veneration, according to Exaudi News. One visitor was overwhelmed with emotions as she held her hand over her mouth while another viewer appeared on the verge of tears after laying eyes on the saint, who is also known as St. Teresa of Avila. Advertisement Others prayed in front of her body, according to photos of the scene. The corpse of St. Teresa, who died at 67, has reportedly remained mostly incorrupt since her death in 1582, the Diocese of Avila said last summer when the tomb was opened. The coffin was opened by Discalced Carmelite nuns, monks and priests so relics of her heart, hand and arm could be studied. They looked back at a 1914 photo of the remains to compare St. Teresa's present physical condition. Advertisement 4 Public veneration of the body of St. Teresa of Jesus, in the Convent of the Discalced Carmelite Fathers, on 11 May, 2025 in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain. Europa Press via Getty Images 'The uncovered parts, which are the face and foot, are the same as those they were in 1914,' Father Marco Chiesa said in a press release. A 53-page preliminary analysis of the body was released in March when an anthropology professor marveled at her condition, according to the Spanish news outlet, Salamanca RTV Al Dia. 'The right foot, left hand, heart and left arm are perfectly preserved, with intact skin, subcutaneous tissues and muscles in place and no signs of degradation,' Italian professor Luigi Capasso reportedly said. Advertisement 4 Faithful view the body of Saint Teresa of Jesus at the Basilica of the Annunciation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca province, on May 12, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 4 The body of Saint Teresa of Jesus is on public display for the first time since 1914. Europa Press via Getty Images Her scalp still had strands of brown hair and her right eye still kept its dark eyelids and iris, the news outlet reported. An X-ray analysis revealed that St. Teresa fought multiple chronic illnesses that limited her range of movement during her life, Salamanca RTV Al Dia also reported this year. The saint's body remains in impressive condition because of the dryness of her tomb, officials have speculated, according to the Spanish outlet. 'It's a truly unique natural phenomenon,' Capasso reportedly said earlier this year.
