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St. Francis’ relics open to public for first extended veneration in 800 years

The bones of the beloved saint were unveiled for public display Feb. 22 in the Lower Church of the Basilica of St. Francis of ...
Religion News Service

The bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi

Already, nearly 400,000 people have registered to pray before the relics and Stoppini estimates the number could well reach a half-million before the bones go back into their tomb March 22.
National Catholic Reporter

Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi went on public display for the first time Sunday, capping an 800-year saga over his bodily remains and confirming the enduring appeal to Christians of venerating a ...

Destiny: For first time in 57 years, Willow Glen boys win CCS basketball title

Willow Glen rallies to beat St. Francis in Central Coast Section Division II final, wins title under veteran but first-year ...
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St. Francis’ Gustavo Paz honored as 2025-26 Central Coast Section Winter Sports Honor Coach | Local Roundup

St. Francis High wrestling coach Gustavo “Gus” Paz was honored as a 2025-26 Central Coast Section Winter Sports Honor Coach at the CCS Master Finals tournament at Watsonville High on Saturday. “Gus ...