The First Image of St. Francis of Assisi
High above the Aniene Valley, the Monastery of the Sacro Speco clings dramatically to the rock. Built around
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Saint Francis Lives On: Pilgrims Flock to Assisi
The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi shelters one of the most sacred places in the
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
Pope Leo XIV to visit major migrant landing point on July 4
The pope’s Italy itinerary also includes stops in Pompei, Naples, Acerra, Pavia, Assisi, and Rimini through August. Pope
Hundreds of thousands register to venerate relics of St. Francis of Assisi
This will be the first public display of the beloved saint’s bodily remains. About 350,000 people have registered
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.
Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis: Many ‘touched by his smile’ when they see his photo
In a Mass marking the first liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis, who was canonized by Pope Leo
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.