Is the Legend of Veronica's Veil a Catholic Dogma?

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According to some historians there is no record of Veronica’s Veil being in Rome prior to about 1100 A.D. It appears that this Veil was actually a reproduction of the Holy Mandylion which was kept in Constantinople at that time.

I believe that the Shroud of Turin was the Holy Mandylion. Therefore, I find Station Six of the Stations of the Cross useful In a history of the Shroud presentation because it leads us to the Mandylion. But I am concerned that, if I say as much to a Catholic audience, that I might be contradicting a Church dogma.
 
No, it is not a dogma of the Church. It is a pious ancient tradition that has widespread popular belief.

While we are certainly free to debate the historicity or symbolism of this particular Station of the Cross we must be careful not to simply attack another person’s beliefs just because we can. We must remember that those who hold the opposing view have the right to do so and don’t owe anyone a detailed apologetic defense.
 
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