Feast of Saint Francis 2026. The Distinctive Features of the Eighth Centenary Edition
The presence of Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the President of the Republic, ambassadors, and the presidents of the Regions and of the provincial capitals ASSISI, 1 October – This year’s celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis, Patron Saint of Italy, at...
Feast of Saint Francis 2026: Events at the Basilica. Several opportunities to take part in it
ASSISI (PG), SEPTEMBER 29 — “More than ever in this Franciscan Jubilee year,” declared Friar Giulio Cesareo, OFM Conv., director of the Communications Office of the Sacred Convent, “the world comes to Saint Francis, but Saint Francis also wishes to reach...
9 Days with Saint Francis and His Feast Day – 4 October
Preparations Underway for the Feast of Saint Francis. Beginning on the 24th, Daily Vespers and Meditation at a Franciscan Site. Bishop Accrocca: “A Great Opportunity for Everyone to Take Part in the Eighth-Centenary Commemoration.” An itinerant novena and a nighttime...
The Cortile di Francesco: Saint Francis iS Young and Speaks to Young People
Initiatives for the Younger Generations Among the guests: Don Cosimo Schena, Francesco Maesano, Agnese Scappini, and the band Tu sei bellezza. A new feature this year: the “Light in the Night” experience in Assisi’s nightlife. The recently concluded GO! Franciscan Youth...
GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting: The “Day of Listening” – More than 2,500 Young People Transform Assisi into a Laboratory of Fraternity
From the poetry of the Canticle of the Creatures to the challenges of artificial intelligence, from rap music to peacebuilding, from civil economy to vocation: young participants prepare the Missionary Charter that will accompany their encounter with Pope Leo XIV....
GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting: Thousands of Young People Open in Assisi the “New Chapter of Mats”
The Lower Piazza of the Basilica of Saint Francis is transformed into a great place of fraternity. Accrocca: “Have the courage to make definitive choices”. Marco Erba:“Within every person there is a spark of beauty”. The first day of GO!...
GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026
Assisi prepares to welcome more than 2,500 young people from across Europe and around the world. On 6 August, they will meet Pope Leo XIV The countdown has begun for the GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting, the major international gathering taking...
Interruption of the Webcam Broadcast on the Tomb
On the occasion of the exposition of the mortal remains of Saint Francis of Assisi, the live webcam streaming service from the Saint’s tomb is suspended until March 29, 2026.
Lower church of the Basilica: work in progress
Access arrangements until February 21 Until February 21, 2026, to allow the setup work for the preparation of the veneration of the Saint’s mortal remains, the Basilica of St. Francis will be accessible in a limited form with the following...
Veneration of Saint Francis’ mortal remains: press conference to present the initiative
On Saturday, February 21, at 12:00PM, a press conference will be held in the Press Room of the Sacred Convent. At 4:00PM, the celebration of Vespers will take place, preceded by the transfer of the relics. Following the celebration, accredited...
