From feathers to fur, animals of all shapes and sizes are sporting their Sunday best as they attend mass in Lima.<br/> <br />They're taking park in the annual "Blessing of the Animals" mass in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.<br/> <br />Attending Sunday's mass: Dogs, cats, canaries and even a pet ferret and hamster.<br/> <br />Priest Roberto Carpio says animals are God's creation, and deserve to be blessed.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) PRIEST, ROBERTO CARPIO, SAYING:<br/> <br />"People who have feelings and understand the importance of an animal bring them here to be blessed because they also understand that it is one of God's creatures."<br/> <br />Pope Francis took his papal name in reference to the 13th century saint who loved nature.<br/> <br />The blessing is once-a-year treat for Catholic animal lovers in Peru.<br/> <br />Holy water from a bucket is all that's needed.
