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Pope Leo cancels planned trip on doctors' advice after cancer surgery

The announcement was made as his surgeon and doctor issued an update on his recovery

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Increasing influence: Italy marks 800 years since death of Saint Francis of Assisi

Ceremonies and events are being held in Assisi throughout the day in honour of Italy's patron saint. The festivities form part of the Franciscan Jubilee Year, proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV.

Euronews · Oct 4

Florence is overcrowded but these little-visited Umbrian alternatives are just as charming

Tired of the busy streets of Tuscany, Phil Thomas discovers remarkable cathedrals, volcanic tunnels and exceptional wines in Assisi and Orvieto

The Independent UK · Sep 8

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Italy unveils 1,500km trail network dedicated to Saint Francis ahead of Pope’s Assisi visit

'The Way of Francis – The Way of Light' routes are being promoted as part of celebrations to mark 800 years since the death of Italy’s patron saint.

Euronews · Aug 5

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

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time

The Independent UK · Feb 22

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

Pilgrims will have yet another reason to visit the hilltop Umbrian town of Assisi, as the bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians before him, go on public display for the first time.

The Independent UK · Feb 22

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

Assisi is putting the bones of St. Francis on public display for the first time, and the town is bracing for a huge crush of pilgrims

The Independent UK · Feb 21

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Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on display for the first time – here’s why it took 800 years

St Francis of Assisi, who founded the Franciscan order, is one of Catholicism’s most revered saints. After Christ and the Virgin Mary, he is the most depicted figure within Catholic art, literature and film.

The Conversation · Feb 20

Catholic Teen Set To Become First Millennial Saint

Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected at the Vatican Sunday for the canonisation of an Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online.

International Business Times · Sep 7, 2025

Atelier Lavs: Meet the Italian designer who dressed Pope Francis throughout his papacy

Filippo Sorcinelli, who has been working with the Supreme Pontiff's Office for Liturgical Celebrations for twenty years, has dressed Pope Francis since the beginning of his pontificate, always striving to respect his desire for simplicity and spiritual beauty.

Euronews · Apr 24, 2025

Pilgrims In Italy Flock To Tomb Of First Millennial Saint

Assisi has long been a place of pilgrimage, but these days the faithful come not for Saint Francis but for a tech-savvy teen soon to become the first millennial saint.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025

Carlo Acutis relics are being sold online. The Catholic Church isn’t happy

Police are investigating the sale of relics belonging to Carlo Acutis, the millennial saint

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

Who is Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s new millennial saint?

The late teenager has captured the hearts of thousands

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?

St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024

Assisi braces for visitor influx as Jubilee year for Catholics starts on Christmas Eve

Some in the small, medieval town famed for St Francis worry too many people will come because of ‘Millennial saint’ Carlo Acutis

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024

Italian teenager Carlo Acutis’ upcoming canonization reflects the Vatican’s desire to appeal to a new generation of Catholics

The Italian teenager Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 of a rare form of leukemia at age 15, will soon become the Catholic Church’s first “millennial saint.”

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

Chess: John Nunn wins world 65+ title in vintage year for England seniors

The former world top-10 grandmaster edged out his rivals by half a point after a tense final round at Assisi, concluding a year where England 50+ and 65+ players also won two world and one European team championships

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022

Pope appeals to the young to save the planet, find peace

Pope Francis has traveled to Assisi, the birthplace of his namesake saint to deliver an appeal aimed at young people in hopes they can help save the Earth and make the world's economy more attentive to the poor

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Belfast Live · Feb 9, 2022

Assisi plans for new animal rescue facility thrown into chaos over barking ban

'This problem may have created an opportunity for our state-of-the-art rescue centre to be move to a bigger and more remote site with no neighbours.'

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