The tomb of a perfectly preserved saint is set to be unsealed as part of an ancient Catholic ritual. Saint Teresa of Avila's tomb will be unsealed and her 700-year-old remains left on display in ...

From the Gospel according to Matthew 27:59-61: Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock; and he rolled a great ...

St. Francis, whose name was chosen by the current pope, symbolizes love for the poor, peace, and creation—all key priorities for the pontiff.