Catholic Miracles And Social Media From The Heart Of Calabria Praying in front of the Madonna dello Scoglio in Calabira - La Locride via Instagram
Social media platforms like Facebook have turned new attention to the Italian region s long tradition of Catholic-themed mysteries and miracles.
CATANZARO A bare room, face masks and social distancing it s still the year of COVID-19. On the table, a pack of hand gel is a pendant to the picture on the wall of Christ in a crown of thorns. About 60 people stand in the 100-square-meter room awaiting their turn, an LED Madonna watching over them. They are the lucky ones: Many weren t even able to come in. They line up outside, lulled by the sound of Marian songs.