Editorial photo #13717403 Religion and Belief
Sanctuary Of Saint Leopold Mandic And Pilgrimage Site In Padua, Italy
A metal-framed information panel detailing a historical event titled the carriage miracle stands inside the Saint Leopold Mandic sanctuary in Padua, Italy, on May 15, 2026. The Italian text describes an uninjured escape involving the saint during a carriage ride in July 1934 after returning from a pilgrimage to Lourdes. This site honors the Capuchin friar who was born in 1866, died in 1942, and was later canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1983. The display panel serves as an educational stop for pilgrims. (Photo by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto)