Editorial photo #13886673 Religion and Belief

Easter At The Basilica Of Saint Anthony Of Padua, Italy

Pilgrims press their hands against the marble tomb of Saint Anthony of Padua, bearing the Latin inscription ''CORPUS S. ANTONII,'' inside the Basilica del Santo in Padua, Italy, on April 5, 2026. Thousands of faithful visit the Cappella del Santo daily, following a centuries-old tradition of touching the tomb to seek the intercession of Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231), patron saint of lost things and Doctor of the Church. The Basilica del Santo receives approximately nine million visitors per year. (Photo by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto)