February 23, 2026
Nearly 400,000 pilgrims register to see St. Francis relics in Assisi, Italy
The bones of St. Francis of Assisi went on public display for the first time in history at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, drawing nearly 400,000 pre-registered visitors for a one-month exposition honoring the 800th anniversary of his death.
TL;DR
- The bones of St. Francis of Assisi were displayed publicly for the first time.
- The exposition took place at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy.
- Nearly 400,000 visitors pre-registered for the event.
- The display honored the 800th anniversary of St. Francis's death.
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