CultureHow Assisi marks 800 years since St Francis’s death and why he still embodies peace
Assisi honours St Francis as a figure of peace and diplomacy on the 800th anniversary of his death and the 4 October holiday. The occasion recalls his meeting with Egypt’s sultan and the lasting lessons associated with the charismatic saint.
Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 14:27Original
How Assisi marks 800 years since St Francis’s death and why he still embodies peace