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The bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi

ASSISI, Italy (AP) — The bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians before him, are going on public display for the first time, giving h...

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Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

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Photos from Assisi as the bones of St. Francis go on display

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Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time

The remains of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time, marking 800 years since the saint’s death.

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Remains Believed to Be St. Francis’ Are on Rare Public Display

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From crypt to crowd: Saint Francis’ bones draw global pilgrims to Assisi

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Francis of Assisi’s skeleton put on display for first time

St Francis is Italy’s patron saint and a public holiday in his honour on Oct 4 will also be restored as part of the commemorations for the 800th anniversary of his death.

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Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display for the first time – capping an 800–YEAR saga over his bodily remains

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Saint Francis Of Assisi's Relics To Be Put On Public Display For First Time In Italy

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Pope Francis Health Update Given by Vatican After One Week in Hospital

The pope was admitted to hospital on February 14 where he is fighting a complex respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs.

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MAGA Architect Plotted With Epstein Against Pope Francis

One of the leading figures behind Donald Trump’s MAGA movement discussed opposition strategies with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis. Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser to President Trump,

Pope laments ‘ashes of international law’ left by today’s conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy

Pope Leo XIV has opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday. He is lamenting the “ashes of international law and justice” that have been left by today’s wars and conflicts.

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Steve Bannon discussed plans to 'take down' Pope Francis with Jeffrey Epstein, DOJ files show

DOJ's Epstein files reveal that former White House advisor Steve Bannon used to discuss plans with Jeffrey Epstein to 'take down' Pope Francis

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Steve Bannon attempted to work with Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis

Bannon, who had previously served as an advisor to US President Donald Trump, reportedly petitioned Epstein to help him take down the pope.

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Candid talk from senior cardinal on Pope Francis, Benedict XVI

In a wide-ranging interview with an Italian paper, Card. Camillo Ruini offered a forthright assessment of the Francis pontificate and flatly called Benedict XVI’s decision to resign “a mistake.”

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Mel Gibson consulting with excommunicated archbishop — who once called Pope Francis ‘a servant of Satan’ — for ‘Resurrection of the Christ'

Mel Gibson is consulting with excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò - who has called the late Pope Francis “a servant of Satan” - for the "The Resurrection of the Christ," his follow up to 2004's "The Passion of the Christ" that is currently still shooting in Italy.

Pope's grand tour of Italy over the next few months takes him to Lampedusa on July 4

Pope Leo XIV will visit ground zero of Europe’s migration drama, the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, on July 4 in a strong sign of continuity with Pope Francis, who often clashed with the U.S. over his strong outreach to migrants,