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By JP Misheff, January 12, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Avvolti.org, a new site<\/a> hosting a freshly digitized and profound new presentation of the Shroud of Turin greets visitors with a comforting message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe word “Avvolti” (which means “Shrouded” in italian) reminds of a hug<\/strong> \u2013 the Shroud embracing the body of Jesus crucified and God embracing each person in His welcome.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The world could sure use a hug right now. In a world mired with a dizzying and growing list of confounding conflicts, it is heartwarming to see such a prayerfully and brilliantly-produced work of digital content that inspires the viewer to slow down<\/em> \u2014 to meditate on what is holy \u2014 <\/em>rather than get revved up. We all know that much of the digital realm is run by corporations whose bottom line has nothing to do with our being at peace, much less our collective well being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardinal Roberto Repole, Archbishop of Turin, who is also the pontifical custodian of the relic, along with a cast of others behind the Avvolti site make it very clear: this content is different. It\u2019s \u201cfor anyone,\u201d \u201calways accessible\u201d and \u201cavailable everywhere.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once initiated, the tour of the Shroud includes scripture at every step of the way. It has all the key features of a truly pacifying experience when fully, sincerely entered into. During the Jubilee year, at a physical exhibition at Piazza Castello in Turin, marking the announcement of the project and its online companion, over 30,000 people from 79 countries made their way through the exhibit in just 8 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shroud has long been a point of fascination for the faithful (and the skeptical<\/a>). \u00a0Given our faith is based on actual, historical events, the Shroud is this actual, literal piece of it. Jesus was and is the bridge between humanity and the Divine. How fitting for Him to leave us with this physical \u201chug,\u201d for us to study, pray with, and yes \u2014 even doubt and wrestle with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happier are the eyes who gaze in hopeful trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pope Francis said in 2013 of the Shroud<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOurs is not a mere observation, but a veneration and a prayerful gaze. I would say more: it is like letting oneself be looked at.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Incidentally, we here at Pray Tell are actively working to produce more prayerful<\/a>, clarifying<\/a> and moving<\/a> content. We aim to serve His<\/em> bottom line. We pray that is increasingly evident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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