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The 2026 Franciscan Jubilee

The extraordinary ostension of the bones of St. Francis. Credit: EWTN Vatican
The extraordinary ostension of the bones of St. Francis. Credit: EWTN Vatican

In this historic year of the 2026 Franciscan Jubilee, discover the Pardon of Assisi, St. Francis’ conversion, his stigmata and his enduring message of mercy.

At its start more than 370,000 pilgrims came to Assisi to venerate the relics of St. Francis during their historic 2026 public exposition.

Any visit to Assisi also calls to mind St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures, the hymn born from suffering that continues to inspire Catholic care for creation.

Returning back to Rome, discover San Francesco a Ripa, where St. Francis lived and prayed, and where his friars continue his mission 800 years later.

St. Francis of Assisi and his legacy

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