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This baby tortoise seems to have the place of honor at the blessing of the animals at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle Oct. 4. Many parishes in the diocese celebrated the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi by holding pet blessings on or around the saint’s feast.

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ST. PETERSBURG | This baby tortoise seems to have the place of honor at the blessing of the animals at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle Oct. 4. Many parishes in the diocese celebrated the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi by holding pet blessings on or around the saint’s feast.
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