Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In the heart of Rome lies the only place in the city where St. Francis of Assisi is known to have lived and prayed.

Step inside San Francesco a Ripa in Trastevere to discover the relics, art, and stories that preserve his memory—and see how, 800 years later, the friars continue his mission of welcoming those in need.

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