Assisi: In a historic announcement made today on the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Sacro Convento in Assisi revealed that the relics of the beloved saint will be placed on extended public display from 22 February to 22 March 2026, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Thanks to the approval of Pope Leo XIV, the mortal remains of Saint Francis will be moved from his tomb in the crypt of the Basilica of Saint Francis and placed at the foot of the papal altar in the lower church, allowing pilgrims from around the world to venerate the saint in a rare and intimate setting.

The Sacro Convento described the forthcoming display as “an extraordinary gift, a profound invitation to prayer, and an opportunity to see the Gospel of Christ lived out fully in the life of someone just lik

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