assisi - Search News

Italy's Assisi displays remains of St Francis

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.

· 1d · on MSN

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

· 1d

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

RTE Online · 1d

St Francis relics go on public display for first time in Italy

Saint Francis of Assisi's skeleton is going on public display for the first time for the 800th anniversary of his death, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors.

· 1d

Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

National Catholic Register · 1d

Thousands Convene in Assisi to Pray Before Bones of St. Francis on First Day of Historic Viewing

America Magazine

St. Francis’ relics open to public for first extended veneration in 800 years

The bones of the beloved saint were unveiled for public display Feb. 22 in the Lower Church of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Pilgrims waited in line outside of the Assisi basilica, taking in the panoramic views of the Umbrian countryside from the medieval hilltop town,

16hon MSN

Sacred bones: Thousands of pilgrims flock to see historic remains of St Francis of Assisi

Journalists record the remains of Francis of Assisi inside the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy 21 Feb 2026

iHeart on MSN

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

Nearly 400,000 people have reserved spots to view the saint's remains.