‘Gives me goosebumps’: Thousands flock to Assisi as St Francis’ bones go on display
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-02-23 11:27 UTC+10:00
Section: World / Europe
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe
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Assisi, Italy: The bones of St Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time, capping an 800-year saga over his bodily remains and confirming the enduring appeal to Christians of venerating a saint’s relics.
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