After World War II, in 1948, Pope Pius XII proclaimed Madonna del Ghisallo, the universal patron saint of cyclists. A torch blessed by the pope was moved from Rome to the shrine in relief.
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After World War II, in 1948, Pope Pius XII proclaimed Madonna del Ghisallo, the universal patron saint of cyclists. A torch blessed by the pope was moved from Rome to the shrine in relief.