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In Assisi, cardinals and friars celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' death
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, thousands of pilgrims gathered in Assisi to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, marking the occasion with a global call for world peace.
- Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Jubilee Year, which centers on this October celebration to honor milestones in the saint's life, including his composition of the "Canticle of the Creatures."
- Italian President Sergio Mattarella will light a votive candle at the saint's tomb following a solemn Mass in the Upper Basilica, after Saturday's "Transitus" procession opened the ceremonies.
- Cardinal Matteo Zuppi called the feast "a precious opportunity to return to what is essential," while Friar Giulio Cesareo told Euronews that "Francis is not a gift only for Italy but for the world."
- Archbishop Felice Accrocca described Francis as "the defenseless herald of peace," arguing his example remains vital when "winds of war are blowing" and nations prefer force over dialogue.
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How did a rich young Italian who plunged into poverty and founded a begging order, who died at the age of 45, manage to mark so deeply the Church and the world in which he lived?
·Lisboa, Portugal
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In his 800th year of death, more than five million pilgrims went to Assisi in Umbria.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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How Assisi marks 800 years since St Francis's death and why he still embodies peace
Today we honour Francis as a man of peace and diplomacy. On the 800th anniversary of his death and 4 October's holiday, Euronews looks back on his meeting with Egypt's sultan and on the enduring lessons of this charismatic figure.
·Lyon, France
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Northwest CatholicAssisi to mark 800 years since St. Francis’ death during yearlong jubilee celebration
A spokesman for the Assisi basilica, invited churches around the world to ring their bells at the same time to commemorate the saint's death.
·Huntington, United States
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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C 33%
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