Each year on January 17th, the square outside of St. Peter's Basilica turns into a farm for the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot. For over a decade, Italian livestock farmers have brought their animals there for a special blessing. Several farmers from across the country transported horses, cattle, goats, geese, chickens, and rabbits to a makeshift stable set up in front of St. Peter's Square to celebrate the January 17 feast day of the patron saint of farmers and animals. Catholic News Agency Journalist Kristina Millare has more.

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