ASSISI, Italy (AP) — The bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians before him, are going on public display for the first time, giving ...
Nearly 400,000 people are expected to venerate the saint’s relics while on public display through March 22. Pilgrims venerate St. Francis of Assisi's relics in the lower church of the Basilica of St.
Martin Scorsese is a producing a documentary made with Pope Francis that will chronicle the late pontiff's work with cinema in the global educational movement he founded before his death. “Aldeas — A ...
Even after his recent passing, a life-long passion project of Pope Francis looks to be coming together with the film, Aldeas–A New Story, a new feature-length documentary and worldwide cultural ...
LOS ANGELES, April 30 (Reuters) - A new documentary from Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese will feature a conversation with the late Pope Francis about an effort the pontiff championed to provide ...
On April 21, 2026 - exactly one year after the death of Pope Francis (1936-2025) - the Vatican will open its doors for a special screening. The film being shown is "Aldeas", a documentary produced by ...
Pilgrims walk outside the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, Feb. 22, 2026. Credit: OSV News photo/Courtney Mares ASSISI, Italy (OSV News) — For the first time in eight centuries, the mortal ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. St. Francis’ bones are publicly displayed in Assisi for the first time, attracting pilgrims to commemorate the ...