Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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For the first time in centuries, the relics of St. Francis of Assisi were placed on extended public display, drawing more than 370,000 pilgrims from around the world.

Discover the remarkable story of the saint’s remains—from their rediscovery in 1818 to their historic veneration during the 800th anniversary of his death—and why, eight centuries later, “St. Francis Lives.”

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