Thousands convene in Assisi to pray before bones of St. Francis on first day of historic viewing
Nearly 400,000 people are expected to venerate the saint’s relics while on public display through March 22. Hundreds
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Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St.
Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time
For the first time, the body of St. Francis of Assisi will be visible to all, from Feb.