Saint Francis Bones Return to Public View

For the first time since a single-day exhibition in 1978, the relics of Saint Francis of Assisi – Italy’s beloved patron saint – are on public view in Assisi. The bones, kept in a sealed glass case, will be displayed for a limited period, allowing pilgrims and tourists alike to connect with the humble figure who inspired the Franciscan order and championed nature and poverty.

Visitors can witness a rare relic, boosting local tourism and deepening appreciation for Italy’s spiritual history.

Seeing Saint Francis’s remains offers a rare spiritual experience, boosting pilgrimage tourism and reinforcing Italy’s cultural heritage, while reminding visitors of the saint’s message of humility and care for the environment.