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What can the Year of St. Francis do for the world? A lot, say these Franciscans

Summary by Catholic Review
After Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Jubilee Year of St. Francis from Jan. 10, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027, the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary also issued a decree granting a plenary indulgence to mark the 800th anniversary year of the popular saint’s death. Listed among the “certain works” suggested to obtain the plenary indulgence is “a pious pilgrimage to Franciscan churches.” But several Franciscans told OSV News they hope Catholics will do more t…
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Catholic Review broke the news in on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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