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From Papal Gift to Royal Fertility Charm, the Insane Story of Jesus’ Foreskin
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Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos via Getty
Charlemagne once thought it was a gift fit for the pope while other royals used it as a fertility charm. One saint even dreamed about eating it.
Candida Moss
Published
May 2 2021
5:11AM EDT
Candida Moss
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