Relics of St. Francis of Assisi Exposed for Veneration
February 27, 2026
News Summary
For the first time in history, the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi will be visible for the veneration of the faithful in the Basilica of Assisi, marking the 800th anniversary of his death.
Eight centuries after his death, the body of Saint Francis still speaks to us. Some will cry out in horror, but seeing these relics is to confront the reality of the Incarnation. We do not venerate abstract concepts, but a man who truly bled, suffered, and loved Christ. A necessary reminder in our virtual world: faith is a matter of flesh and blood.
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