US EditionThe Bones of St. Francis Are Shown Publicly for the First Time
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2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of Francis of Assisi. His bones are taken from the crypt and exhibited in front of the altar.
October 7, 2025.- Pope Leo XIV, through the Secretariat of State, gave his approval to this unique initiative, which is born in the spirit of the Franciscan jubilees as an opportunity to rediscover the evangelical radicality that inspired the saint: poverty, fraternity, service and praise of creation. Thus, he prepares for... Read more →
Photo: Taken from Zenit Agency / Stamp Room Pope Leo XIV, through the Secretariat of State, gave his approval to this unique initiative, which is born in the spirit of the Franciscan Jubilees as an opportunity to rediscover the evangelical radicality that inspired the saint: poverty, fraternity, service and praise of creation. Assisi is preparing to host an event that will mark the spiritual history of the twenty-first century. In the framework …
On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi next year, his remains will be publicly displayed for the first time. From February 22 to March 22, 2026, the faithful will have the opportunity to pray directly before the saint's relics in the Basilica of St. Francis, the Diocese of Assisi-Nocera Umbra-Gualdo Tadino announced. The saint's mortal remains will be transferred from his tomb in the article "Assisi: The m…
For the First Time in 800 Years, the Body of Saint Francis of Assisi Will Be Displayed. Dates, Location, and Details Here - ZENIT
(ZENIT News / Assisi, 05.10.2025).- Assisi is preparing to host an event that will mark the spiritual history of the 21st century. In the framework of the eighth centenary of the death of St. Francis, in 2026 the Saint’s body will be publicly displayed for the first time, a gesture of faith and hope, which seeks to unite the world around his message of peace, brotherhood, and love for the Creator. The official announcement was made on October 4,…
The mortal remains of Saint Francis of Assisi will be exposed to public veneration for the first time in history, as announced by the Franciscan community at the feast of the saint. This extraordinary event will take place from 22 February to 22 March 2026, coinciding with the Lenten period, and is part of the commemorations of the 800th anniversary of the death of the saint (1226-2026). The friars described the event as an "extraordinary moment…
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