SFGate

The bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi

ASSISI, Italy (AP) — The bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians before him, are going on public display for the first time, giving ...
America Magazine

St. Francis’ ode to creation at 800

and bears a likeness of You, Most High One. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in heaven You formed them clear and precious and beautiful. If you are close to a member of the ...
The Journal Gazette

Christians encouraged to make a pilgrimage during Year of St. Francis; USF one of the sites

Christians are encouraged to make a prayerful pilgrimage during the Year of St. Francis. The University of Saint Francis in ...
America Magazine

St. Francis’ relics open to public for first extended veneration in 800 years

Pilgrims walk outside the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, Feb. 22, 2026. Credit: OSV News photo/Courtney Mares ASSISI, Italy (OSV News) — For the first time in eight centuries, the mortal ...
Los Angeles Times

Display of St. Francis of Assisi’s bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Nearly 400,000 registered visitors will see St. Francis of Assisi’s bones on public display for the first time ...
Los Angeles Times

In Italy, the bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. St. Francis’ bones are publicly displayed in Assisi for the first time, attracting pilgrims to commemorate the ...