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Pope Leo XIV: ‘The charism of St. Francis continues to bear fruit even today’

The pontiff marked the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death and asked prayers that peoples may
The extraordinary ostension of the bones of St. Francis. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The 2026 Franciscan Jubilee

In this historic year of the 2026 Franciscan Jubilee, discover the Pardon of Assisi, St. Francis’ conversion, his
Pope Leo at the "Raising Hope" climate conference in Castel Gandolfo. Credit: Vatican Media

St. Francis’ Song of Praise for Creation: The Story Behind the Canticle of the Creatures

Near the end of his life, St. Francis of Assisi could barely see the world around him. He
Bones of St. Francis. Image created in Canva by Jacob Stein.

The Relics That Drew the World: Why 370,000 Pilgrims Came to St. Francis’ Tomb

For eight centuries, pilgrims have traveled to Assisi to pray near the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi.
Portiuncula and the Portrait of St. Francis of Assisi. Credit: EWTN Vatican and Jacob Stein, Crux Stationalis.

The Story Behind the Franciscan Jubilee: 800 Years of Mercy

Eight hundred years after the death of St. Francis of Assisi, his call to live the Gospel continues
Bones of St. Francis and his portrait in the Lower Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Credit: EWTN Vatican

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
Jubilee Year of St. Francis is underway in Assisi under the theme "Saint Francis Lives On". Credit: EWTN Vatican

Holy Year of Saint Francis: 8th Centenary of his Life

With a papal decree, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Jubilee Year dedicated to Saint Francis, to be

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