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St. Francis’ relics returned to crypt after monthlong veneration draws 370,000 pilgrims

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Top photo caption: Pilgrims wait in line to venerate the relics of St. Francis in the Lower Church of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi during a historic, monthlong public veneration, which ran from Feb. 22 to March 22, 2026. OSV News photo/courtesy Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi By Courtney Mares, OSV News…...