Jesus Christ news: ‘Turin Shroud did cover the Messiah’

But now a group of Christians believe the ancient cloth was sent by God, even if it was not draped over Christ, as the item itself is Biblical in itself and drew more believers towards Christianity.

Pam Moon, a believer of the Shroud from the UK, told CNN: “I think that’s what converted me.

“For me, the Shroud is the most extraordinary illustration of the suffering of Christ.

“It’s overwhelming when you see the number of welts down the back, yet the face is serene. For me it’s a glimpse of the resurrection.