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Show it Autos in Italy Blessed by Monks A solemn benediction of, automobiles au-tomobiles took place near, the Forum in Rome, recently, the occasion being the feast of Santa San-ta Francesca Romano, patroness of motorists. A picturesque procession of monks from various vari-ous orders, accompanying an abbot ab-bot in full regalia, pronounced the ... ritualistic formula and sprinkled holy water on the cars parked in the plaza. They then paraded to the Church of Santa Maria, where a pontifical mass was celebrated. ..........tt |