US EditionRemains of History's Most Beloved Saint, St Francis of Assisi, to Be Displayed in Rare Event
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Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time
The Tomb of St. Francis. / Credit: Courtesy of Sacred Convent Press Office Rome Newsroom, Oct 8, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). For the first time, the body of St. Francis of Assisi will be visible to all, from Feb. 22 to March 22, 2026. This religious and historical event was announced on the memorial of the saint of Assisi (Oct. 4) and will coincide with the eighth centenary of the death of St. Francis in 1226.The announcement was made from the Loggia…
Assisi prepares to host an event of great spiritual relevance. On the occasion of the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, in 2026 his body will be exposed to the public for the first time in eight centuries, in a gesture that aims to renew the faith and hope of millions of believers.
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi will live a unique moment in history. For the first time in eight centuries, the body of Saint Francis of Assisi will come out of his crypt so that all the faithful of the world can see it. It will be from February 22 to March 22, 2026, just when 800 years of the death of the saint most dear to Christians. Fray Pedro González, curator of the Holy Land in Spain, has recognized feeling a mixture of "great jo…
Pope Leo XIV approved the public exhibition of the remains of Saint Assisi between February and March 2026, first in 800 years, for the anniversary of his death. A milestone of faith and Franciscan renewal. Read more
An "unprecedented event": the body of Saint Francis of Assisi will soon be publicly exposed. For the first time in history, the faithful will be able to pay their respects to the body of Saint Francis of Assisi, which will be exposed from February 22 to March 22, 2026. An exceptional display, on the occasion of the eighth centenary of his death. Published on 7/10/2025 at 6:11 PM Zen Reading The remains of the poor man will be exposed in the Basi…
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