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Jubilee Year of St. Francis 2026

800 years on, Francis still points the way

800 years on, Francis still points the way

'Little poor man' of Assisi has left a legacy that has endured eight centuries

Luke Mandato · October 3, 2026

On Oct. 3, the Catholic world solemnly marks the official 800-year anniversary of the death of St. Francis, the “little poor man” from Assisi.
Franciscans to mark his Transitus — so what is it?

Franciscans to mark his Transitus — so what is it?

Kimberley Heatherington · October 3, 2026

Each year on Oct. 3, the followers of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) mark the globally popular saint’s own journey from life to death, his “Transitus” as it is known in Latin, through special community commemorations.
Thinking twice about St. Francis’ life

The Mustard Seed

Thinking twice about St. Francis’ life

Glen Argan · October 3, 2026

St. Francis understood that following Jesus means relinquishing any claim to power, status and wealth. Such vulnerability is the only sure path to peace and nonviolence.
St. Francis Jubilee is a call to pilgrimage and renewal

St. Francis Jubilee is a call to pilgrimage and renewal

Canadian Catholic News · May 16, 2026

When Fr. Dan Gurnick thinks about St. Francis of Assisi, he doesn’t think of birds, flowers or sentimental images of the beloved saint. He begins with Christ.