National Catholic Register

Praying Before St. Francis’ Bones: Thousands Convene in Assisi on First Day of Historic Viewing

Nearly 400,000 people are expected to venerate the saint’s relics while on public display through March 22. Pilgrims venerate St. Francis of Assisi's relics in the lower church of the Basilica of St.
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 ...