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St. Francis' Remains Set for Public Viewing After 800 Years

For the first time in history, the remains of St. Francis of Assisi are going on public display. The event is set to run from ...

Remains of history's most beloved saint, St Francis of Assisi, to be displayed in rare event

St. Francis of Assisi's remains will be displayed at his basilica in Italy during 2026 to commemorate 800 years since the beloved saint's death in 1226.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Italian city of saint, Assisi, rich with his history

Located in the hills of central Italy, Assisi is the hometown of St. Francis. It's where he was born, lived and worked -- and where he died. Today, tourists flock to this town, which sits atop a hill ...
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Pope preaches forgiveness in Assisi with colloquial gesture

ASSISI, Italy (AP) - Pope Francis employed a colloquial hand gesture as he preached forgiveness Thursday during a pilgrimage to his namesake's hometown. The pope acknowledged the difficulty of ...
The Reporter

Ladies of St. Francis of Assisi Church to hold palm sale

The Ladies of St. Francis of Assisi Church palm sale will take place on Friday, April 15 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday April 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The sale will include braided palms, decorated ...
National Catholic Reporter

One can't serve God and money, pope says on day he signs text on poverty

Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 4 signed his first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te ("I Have Loved You"), which will be released Oct. 9.