Why Do the Bones of St. Francis Draw Hundreds of Thousands of Pilgrims?

Why do the bones of St. Francis draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims?

ROME (CNS) — Eight hundred years after his death, the bones of St. Francis of Assisi have been placed on public display for the first extended public viewing in history, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to the hilltop town. Following Pope Leo XIV’s approval and blessing of this exposition, St. Francis’ skeleton was exhumed from the sarcophagus where it normally rests and placed on a specially prepared table in the crypt of the Basilica …

Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

ASSISI, Italy — The bones of St. Francis of Assisi went on public display for the first time Sunday, capping an 800-year saga over his bodily remains and confirming the enduring appeal to Christians of venerating a saint’s relics.

Bones of St. Francis draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims

ROME (CNS) — Eight hundred years after his death, the bones of St. Francis of Assisi have been placed on public display for the first extended public viewing in history, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to the hilltop town. Following Pope Leo XIV’s approval and blessing of this exposition, St. Francis’ skeleton was exhumed Feb. 21 from the sarcophagus where it normally rests and placed on a specially prepared table in the crypt of the B…

First class relics: Why do the bones of St. Francis of Assisi draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims? - The Dialog

By Josephine Peterson, Catholic News Service ROME — Eight hundred years after his death, the bones of St. Francis of Assisi have been placed on public display for the first extended public viewing in history, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to the hilltop town. Following Pope Leo XIV’s approval and blessing of this exposition, St. Francis’ skeleton was exhumed Feb. 21 from the sarcophagus where it normally rests and placed on a special…

St. Francis’ relics open to public for first extended veneration in 800 years

ASSISI (OSV News): For the first time in eight centuries, the mortal remains of St. Francis of Assisi are being exposed for an extended period of public veneration, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world to pray before “the Little Poor Man of Assisi.” The bones of the beloved saint were unveiled…