Pope sets Jubilee to mark 800th year since St. Francis’ death; saint’s body to be displayed
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Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, encouraging Christians to emulate his holiness and witness of peace.
- The Apostolic Penitentiary announced that plenary indulgences will be granted to Catholics participating in pilgrimages to Franciscan sites or joining spiritually in the Jubilee celebrations, including the sick and elderly.
- Pope Leo emphasized St. Francis' message of peace as vital in today's world marked by conflict and environmental crises, calling for universal reconciliation among God, humanity, and creation.
- The Franciscan Jubilee Year began with a ceremony at the Basilica of
