February 22 to March 22, 2026, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi will hold an unveiled treasure. It will be a unique opportunity to pause in prayer before the remains of the one who has been called the "alter Christus" because he is the authentic image of Christ, a living mirror of the Gospel. ...

The solemn celebration of St. Francis, patron saint of Italy 2025, was presided over in the upper church of the Basilica by the President of the Episcopal Conference of Abruzzo-Molise, His Excellency Monsignor Camillo Cibotti, bishop of Isernia-Venafro and Trivento. Here is the full text of his ...

In the National Celebration of St. Francis, patron saint of Italy, held today, October 4, 2025, in the upper church of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, as every year it was the Custodian of the Sacred Convent, Fra Marco Moroni, OFMConv, who welcomed the pilgrims and institutions of Italy. ...