Ghisallo: Pope Pius XII appointed the Madonna of Ghisallo patron saint of cyclists in 1949.

Pope Pius XII appointed the Madonna of Ghisallo patron saint of cyclists in 1949, and this church has since served as a shrine to cycling greats.

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Pope Pius XII appointed the Madonna of Ghisallo patron saint of cyclists in 1949, and this church has since served as a shrine to cycling greats.
 |  Photo: Ben Delaney
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Ghisallo: Pope Pius XII appointed the Madonna of Ghisallo patron saint of cyclists in 1949.
Pope Pius XII appointed the Madonna of Ghisallo patron saint of cyclists in 1949, and this church has since served as a shrine to cycling greats.
 |  Photo: Ben Delaney
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