Public display of Saint Francis’s relics draws massive crowds to Assisi basilica
TL;DR
Saint Francis of Assisi’s remains are on public display in a nitrogen-filled case at the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi for the first time as a full public viewing, running until March 22 and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, with tight security and preservation measures in place.
- Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton goes on public display for first time The Guardian
- St. Francis’ Remains, Rarely Seen, Go on Display in Assisi The New York Times
- Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy BBC
- The bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi AP News
- Remains of St. Francis to be visible for veneration in Assisi Vatican News
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