Remains of history's most beloved saint, St Francis of Assisi, to be displayed in rare event

St. Francis of Assisi's remains will be displayed at his basilica in Italy during 2026 to commemorate 800 years since the ...
New York Post

Remains of history’s most beloved saint, St. Francis of Assisi, to be displayed in rare event

The relics of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in history, will be put on display in Italy next year. Vatican News, the official outlet of the Vatican, reported the news on Oct. 4 ...
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The Remains of Saint Francis to Be Displayed on the 800th Anniversary of the Animal-Lover’s Death

His remains will be transferred from the tomb below the Basilica to the Papal altar in the lower church from February 22nd, ...
America Magazine

St. Francis of Assisi and my late uncle

Find today’s readings here. I never met my Uncle Jamie. He died in 1963, well before I was born. He was my father’s eldest brother. Growing up, my aunts and uncles would, on occasion, tell stories ...
Catholic News Agency

St. Francis of Assisi: 7 interesting facts about the famous Italian saint

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Known as the patron saint of animals and ecology, the 13th-century Italian friar is often remembered for his ...
Catholic News Agency

Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time

For the first time, the body of St. Francis of Assisi will be visible to all, from Feb. 22 to March 22, 2026. This religious and historical event was announced on the memorial of the saint of Assisi ...
Indiatimes

Barks, purrs, and amens: St Francis of Assisi comes alive in Chicalim as pets line up for priest’s blessings

Panaji: The St Francis Xavier Church compound in Chicalim had an unusual gathering on Monday evening. There were dogs of different breeds, cats too, and at least one person stood expectantly with a ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Archdiocese of Chicago hosting pet blessings for St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Parishes and shrines across the Archdiocese of Chicago are hosting pet blessings this weekend. Saturday marks the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ...
Reuters

Italy's Meloni hails return of St. Francis Day as national holiday

Parliament approves new holiday for patron saint of Italy Prime minister hails "extraordinary man" who unites Italians Holiday abolished in 1977 to save money, returns in 2026 ROME, Oct 1 (Reuters) - ...
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Venezuelan town's tortoise race celebrates Saint Francis of Assisi

Residents of San Francisco de Asis in Venezuela's Aragua state celebrated the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi on Friday (October 3) with a tortoise race featuring 80 painted and decorated ...
National Catholic Reporter

Lessons from my beloved dog, Charlie, on the feast of St. Francis

This year, I won't be taking my dog Charlie to receive his blessing for the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Two months ago, he breathed his last breath after having spent ...