February 21, 2026
The bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi
The bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians before him, are going on public display for the first time, giving his hilltop Umbrian hometown yet another reason to welcome pilgrims.
TL;DR
- The bones of St. Francis of Assisi are going on public display for the first time.
- This display is in his hometown of Assisi, Umbria.
- St. Francis is a medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians.
- The display gives Assisi another reason to welcome pilgrims.
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