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Journalists record the remains of Francis of Assisi inside the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy 21 Feb 2026

Video. Saint Francis of Assisi's remains on show in historic exhibition

Updated: 23/02/2026 - 13:58 GMT+1

To mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, Christian faithful will for the first time be able to pray before his remains in the lower church of the Basilica dedicated to the saint.

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