Pope Francis prays before Turin Shroud - cloth said to bear the imprint of Jesus Christ

Pope Francis prays before 'Turin Shroud'. Credit: Reuters

Pope Francis has arrived in Turin where he viewed the piece of cloth known as the Turin Shroud, which is said to bear the imprint of Jesus Christ.

Pope Francis will spend two days in Turin to venerate the Shroud, meet young people, workers, juvenile detainees, immigrants and the sick, and visit his Italian relatives.

The cloth is said to bear the imprint of Jesus Christ. Credit: Reuters
Pope Francis will spend two days in Turin. Credit: Reuters
Nuns join the pope in prayer. Credit: Reuters
The Turin Shroud. Credit: Reuters