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Sanctuary Of Saint Leopold Mandic And Pilgrimage Site In Padua, Italy

A commemorative marble plaque and a historical photograph detailing the Allied aerial bombing on May 14, 1944, are mounted on a brick wall at the Saint Leopold Mandic sanctuary in Padua, Italy, on May 15, 2026. The archival image displays the destroyed church building, while the text notes that the destruction stopped at the saint's confession room window. A rack of lit candles stands on the right next to the barred window, where pilgrims leave offerings to the patron saint of cancer patients. (Photo by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13717334
Date Taken	5 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto

No People Padua Italy May 15 2026 commemorative plaque historical photograph Allied aerial bombing May 14 1944 Saint Leopold Mandic sanctuary brick wall destroyed church building confession room window lit candles barred window pilgrims offerings patron saint cancer patients Matteo Della Torre NurPhoto