ASSISI, Italy (AP) — The skeletal remains of St. Francis of Assisi are now being exhibited to the public for the first time, giving visitors to the historic Italian hilltop community a new attraction to experience.
The medieval saint, who has served as inspiration for Pope Francis and countless Christians throughout history, lived in this Umbrian town where his bones are now on display.
The exhibition marks the first time these sacred relics have been made available for public viewing, potentially drawing even more pilgrims to the already popular religious destination.
