800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure
- Written by Vanessa Corcoran, Adjunct Professor of History, Georgetown University
On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, his body will be displayed for the first time ever in February 2026, at the Basilica of San Francesco. Millions of visitors are expected to converge in the small Tuscan town of Assisi to honor the 13th-century saint.
Francis, who died on Oct. 4, 1226,...
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