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February 22, 2026

Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton goes on public display for first time

Hundreds of thousands of visitors expected for month-long display of 13th-century saint’s remains

Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton goes on public display for first time

TL;DR

  • Saint Francis of Assisi's skeleton is on public display for the first time.
  • The remains are housed in a nitrogen-filled case within the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.
  • The display is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world.
  • St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan order, devoted his life to the poor after renouncing wealth.
  • Experts state the display conditions will not affect the preservation of the bones.
  • A public holiday on October 4th will mark the 800th anniversary of his death.
  • The display will run until March 22nd.
  • Surveillance cameras will provide 24-hour protection for the relics.

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