Sacred bones: Thousands of pilgrims flock to see historic remains of St Francis of Assisi

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Sacred bones: Thousands of pilgrims flock to see historic remains of St Francis of Assisi  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.   READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/sacred-bones-thousands-of-pilgrims-flock-to-see-historic-remains-of-st-francis-of-assisi  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:31Today the boys and I have just had the opportunity to go and walk past his body lying there.

00:38He must be the saint with the greatest following of them all and it's incredible to be here on this

00:44day,

00:44the first day in 800 years when public veneration has been possible.

00:49It was a great emotion because already entering this basilica I just feel the heart that opens up a new

00:57situation that I have never experienced.

01:00It was really a great moment of prayer and for me it was a great emotion.

01:19Thank you so much for watching.

01:20It is worth while coming back.

01:21I feel like I am a littleunit.

01:22You are old enough about that you should be.

01:22I say you are old enough, I am a littleuring you are old enough.

01:22I have no idea why it is like a new here, but I have not seen the devil.

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