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St. Francis of Assisi’s remains to be publicly displayed for first time in history

Marking the eighth centenary of the death of St. Francis, his remains, which had been hidden for centuries, will be on display at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi.

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Ray Hilbrich

• Oct 10, 2025Oct 13, 2025

Italy restores October 4 as national public holiday in honor of St. Francis of Assisi

‘The national holiday will be an opportunity to celebrate an extraordinary man and remind us, every year, who we are and what unites us profoundly,’ Italy's prime minister said.

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Emily Mangiaracina

• Oct 3, 2025

Catholic church in Georgia unveils ‘awe-inspiring’ collection of 33 first-class relics

Relics of 34 saints, including Sts. Anne, Thérèse of Liseux, Andrew the Apostle, and Peregrine, as well as relics of the True Cross, are now on display at a church northeast of Atlanta.

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Emily Mangiaracina

• Jul 21, 2025Jul 21, 2025

Fr. Heimerl: Pope Francis misused St. Francis’ name to promote ‘eco-paganism’ in the Church

Pope Francis had nothing in common with St. Francis of Assisi. Unlike the saint of the same name, Jorge Mario Bergoglio did all he could to push ‘climate paganism’ and a leftist political agenda.

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Fr. Joachim Heimerl

• Apr 25, 2025Apr 25, 2025

Cesar Chavez Day commemorations should highlight the labor leader’s Catholic faith

When some striking workers challenged his policy of nonviolence, Cesar Chavez undertook a fast of atonement to urge union members to renew their commitment to peaceful protest.

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Robert Jenkins

• Mar 31, 2025Mar 28, 2025

Rebuilding the Church | The forgotten lesson of St. Francis Lenten Retreat Day 4

True renewal doesn’t start with activism — it starts with the soul. In this week’s Lenten Retreat, David Torkington and Kevin Wells uncover the spiritual wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi, revealing how deep prayer, sacrifice, and selflessness must come before any real change in the Church. Learn how to embrace perseverance in prayer, structure daily life around faith, and build a foundation of holiness before transforming the world. MORE: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/join-lifesitenews-theologian-david-torkington-for-an-8-week-lenten-retreat/ U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews **** PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++ SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ […]

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LifeSiteNews.com

• Mar 22, 2025Mar 21, 2025 – 2168 Views

Ancient Catholic prophecies warn of a pope who will gravely harm the Church

What if I told you that there are at least 10 ancient Catholic prophesies that warn of a pope who will gravely harm the Church? That is the topic of today’s episode of The John-Henry Westen Show.

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John-Henry Westen

• Dec 17, 2024Dec 17, 2024

St. Francis’ embrace of poverty and humility has inspired Christian revival throughout the ages

As St. Francis passed along, the flocks would welcome him; the fishes would follow his boat in the water; the birds would gather round him and joyfully obey him. And why? Francis drew all things to himself because all things drew him to God.

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Dom Prosper Guéranger

• Oct 4, 2024Oct 3, 2024

St. Francis of Assisi was transformed into Christ Crucified and became a living sign of God

St. Francis embraced the Crucified Christ with a self-emptying love so passionate and consuming that he became the One Whom he desired. Having received the stigmata, he was a sign of Jesus, a human sacramental of sorts.

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Deacon Keith Fournier

• Sep 17, 2024Sep 18, 2024

The miraculous stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi demonstrated his profound union with Christ

St. Francis was the first to be chosen for this honor: but others were to follow; and henceforward, here and there through the world, the stigmata of Our Blessed Lord will ever be visible in the Church.

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Dom Prosper Guéranger

• Sep 17, 2024Sep 17, 2024

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St. Francis of Assisi’s remains to be publicly displayed for first time in history

Italy restores October 4 as national public holiday in honor of St. Francis of Assisi

Catholic church in Georgia unveils ‘awe-inspiring’ collection of 33 first-class relics

Fr. Heimerl: Pope Francis misused St. Francis’ name to promote ‘eco-paganism’ in the Church

Cesar Chavez Day commemorations should highlight the labor leader’s Catholic faith

Rebuilding the Church | The forgotten lesson of St. Francis Lenten Retreat Day 4

Ancient Catholic prophecies warn of a pope who will gravely harm the Church

St. Francis’ embrace of poverty and humility has inspired Christian revival throughout the ages

St. Francis of Assisi was transformed into Christ Crucified and became a living sign of God

The miraculous stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi demonstrated his profound union with Christ