In Parole Povere: seeing Francis, meeting a man
The special episode of the podcast by the friars of the Sacred Convent dedicated to the veneration of the mortal remains of St Francis What does it mean today to stand before the remains of St. Francis? And why is...
Veneration of the mortal remains of Saint Francis. How to book your visit?
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Saint Francis, patron saint of Italy: a celebration for everyone
Huge turnout of worshippers, especially from Abruzzo, for the feast of St Francis in Assisi After the official greetings, the liturgical celebrations concluding the day of celebration in Assisi resumed at 4 p.m. The municipal administration reports that over three...
Feast of St. Francis, patron saint of Italy, President Meloni: “We celebrate Francis because we need him.”
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke from the Loggia of the Sacred Convent. The mayor of L’Aquila lit the votive lamp of the municipalities of Italy. The first part of the celebrations for the Feast of St. Francis, Patron Saint of...
Saint Francis lives on. First extended public display of the mortal remains of Saint Francis
From February 22 to March 22, 2026: A Journey of Faith and Spirituality in Multiple Languages, Led by Friars, with Special Attention to Inclusion for People with Disabilities As part of the commemoration of the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis’s...
