National Catholic Register

Discover ‘The Unknown St. Francis of Assisi’ in New ‘EWTN Learn’ Series

Looking to learn more about St. Francis during this Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi? Discover “The Unknown St. Francis of Assisi” in a new “EWTN Learn” series, hosted in Italy by Teresa Tomeo: ...
Gainesville

City, county react to closing of homeless shelter in Gainesville

St. Francis House is closing its downtown location and several programs due to economic challenges. The day service program will close on March 20, with the emergency shelter closing by April 16. Its ...
Yahoo! Sports

Scott McLaughlin wins 2nd straight Grand Prix of St. Petersburg pole

Scott McLaughlin on Saturday won the pole for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg for the second year in a row. The New Zealander will start in the first position in the 25-car field for the ...
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 ...
CNN

Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time

The remains of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time, marking 800 years since the saint’s death. The skeleton of the saint was exhumed from its sarcophagus in the crypt ...
Los Angeles Times

In Italy, the bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. St. Francis’ bones are publicly displayed in Assisi for the first time, attracting pilgrims to commemorate the ...
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.
The New York Times

St. Francis’ Remains, Rarely Seen, Go on Display in Assisi

The bones of Italy’s patron saint will be shown to the public for a month, to mark the 800th anniversary of his death. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Assisi, Italy One of the first pilgrims to ...
The Conversation

Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on display for the first time – here’s why it took 800 years

St Francis of Assisi, who founded the Franciscan order, is one of Catholicism’s most revered saints. After Christ and the Virgin Mary, he is the most depicted figure within Catholic art, literature ...
The Conversation

800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure

On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, his body will be displayed for the first time ever in February 2026, at the Basilica of San Francesco.
National Catholic Reporter

What St. Francis of Assisi's conversion teaches us 800 years later

Later this year, on Oct. 3, 2026, we will commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. As one of the most popular saints, revered within and beyond Christianity, Francis is ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Brock Phillip's gutsy final drive leads St. Francis past Providence for the 5A state title

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