02-11-2013, 12:18 PM
(02-11-2013, 12:01 PM)ramseycat Wrote: Body parts in the church? What is the significance of that?
They are considered "holy relics." You will see people praying near them.
St. Peter's Basilica is built upon the remains of St. Peter who is considered by some the first Pope. Just some history there.......