The Shroud of Turin. (Antonio Calanni/AP) By Mark Memmott Traces of writing on the "Shroud of Turin" appear to be something of a death certificate and are consistent with what would have been on ...

Turin, Italy, May 3, 2010 / 09:13 am. The Shroud is a reminder to us of the darkness and light of Holy Saturday, Pope Benedict said from the altar before the "Icon" in the Cathedral of Turin.

Three new studies published this week have used ancient DNA to tackle longstanding historical questions about the Black Death, the first Americans, and the Shroud of Turin.