Is the Shroud of Turin Just a ‘Work of Art’? Expert Responds to Recent Criticism | EWTN News Nightly

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There is pushback against recent claims by a Brazilian artist who says the Shroud of Turin is not authentic. The artist suggests the depiction of Christ’s body on the Shroud was likely created based on a statue and that the Shroud may be a medieval work of art. However, countless Catholics and Christians worldwide believe the Shroud is the genuine burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Internationally recognized Shroud expert and professor at Louisiana State University, Professor Cheryl White, joins to explore the latest criticisms about the Shroud. She also discusses the scientific community’s response and whether there is a consensus among experts. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf