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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, ...
National Catholic Register

Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to Be Publicly Displayed for First Time

The body of St. Francis will be moved from his tomb, located in the crypt, and placed at the foot of the papal altar in the ...
America Magazine

St. Francis of Assisi and my late uncle

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 about Jamie. Pretty much all of ...

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 ...