Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy
BBC World
February 22, 2026
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The remains of St. Francis of Assisi, Italy’s patron saint, have gone on public display for the first time in over 40 years, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. The event has drawn global attention, with approximately 400,000 people from around the world reserving tickets to view the 13th-century skeleton, which is being showcased in a nitrogen-filled plexiglass case at the Basilica of St. Francis
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Originally published on BBC World on 2/22/2026