800th anniversary of St Francis – July–Aug 2026

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Capuchin Friars Celebrate Assisi Forgiveness Festival across Italy

   Capuchin friars hosted the Festa del Perdono in Colpersito, while Como and Colda held Jubilee celebrations, highlighting the Assisi Forgiveness tradition across Italy.

2. 3 days ago

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   Italy commemorates 800th anniversary of St Francis with nationwide Perdono celebrations

   Italy marks the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis with nationwide Festa del Perdono events, masses, pilgrimages and cultural festivals throughout August 2026.

3. 16 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Salesian Summer Youth Programs in Italy Engage Over 150 Children

   Salesian oratories in Terni and Cantalupa ran summer youth programs this July, serving over 150 children with activities, trips and community events.

4. 18 days ago

   [CULTURE] 6 sources

   Franciscan Year 2026 commemorations in Milan and Lucera

   Italy marks the 800th anniversary of St Francis with Milan’s Opera San Francesco program and a Lucera exhibition showcasing Franciscan art and heritage.

5. 20 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Italian Youth Outdoor Camps Wrap Up Summer Sessions

   Two Italian youth camps wrapped up their summer programs: Educamp ended with a kayak trip in Liguria, while Natura Camp completed its fifth edition on Monte Nerone with over 350 children participating in varied

6. 24 days ago

   [CULTURE] 6 sources

   Italy marks 800 years since St. Francis of Assisi’s death with festivals and cultural events

   Italy commemorates the 800th anniversary of St Francis’s death with a Ravenna Festival catalog, theatre festivals in Bitonto and San Fele, a diocesan pilgrimage series, and related cultural exhibitions.

7. 24 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Assisi to Host Thousands of Pilgrims for 2026 Perdono di Assisi Celebration

   Assisi’s Santa Maria degli Angeli will host thousands for the 2026 Perdono pilgrimage, marking 800 years since Saint Francis’s death, while a recent pastoral conference highlighted priest shortages.

8. 27 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   St. Francis of Assisi honored in Sabino celebration in Italy

   A Eucharistic service in Sabino, Italy honored St Francis of Assisi, recalling his transformative Spoleto dream, while scholars examine his historic public renunciation of his father's wealth.

9. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Italian regional awards honor excellence in Abruzzo and Marche

   Italian regional awards in Abruzzo and Marche honored cultural, scientific and sports figures, with ceremonies on July 9 in Giulianova and July 10 in Ancona.

10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Italian dioceses launch summer youth camps and oratori programs

    Italian dioceses announce summer programs: Fano’s mission camp runs 19‑25 July with daily locations, while Milan’s oratories will host 250 000 youths June‑July with thousands of volunteers.

11. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Assisi and Monte Sant'Angelo reaffirm ties amid Franciscan ordination

    Assisi and Monte Sant'Angelo renewed their friendship pact on the 800th anniversary of St Francis, while Fra Francesco Maria Sorice was ordained priest in Assisi's basilica.

12. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    Italian towns host summer cultural festivals and night events in June

    Italian towns staged summer cultural events in late June, from San Leucio’s 50th historic parade and Roccavione’s open‑air paella dinner to free concerts in Laveno, a Valdarno weekend festival, Cosenza’s Notte

13. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Todi launches 'Mystica Visio' exhibition for St. Francis 800th anniversary

    Todi's 'Mystica Visio' exhibition, running until 19 July 2026, celebrates the 800th anniversary of St. Francis with contemporary art and a new sculpture park, highlighting his lasting cultural legacy.

14. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Sicily Hosts Major Architecture and Sustainable Building Events in June 2026

    Sicily staged the TINKINGREEN sustainability conference and Catania's Festa dell'Architetto 2026, bringing together architects, scholars, officials and artists for panels and performances on heritage and green‑

15. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Assisi hosts major cultural events marking 800th anniversary of St. Francis

    Italy marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis with a monologue in Padua and a mirror‑steel sculpture exhibition in Assisi, running June‑August 2026.

16. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Italian Catholic youth weekend and pilgrimage draw faithful participants

    Italian Catholic youth and pilgrims gathered at sanctuaries in Gimigliano and San Vittorino Romano for spiritual activities and Mass.

17. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Parish and municipal Grest summer programs launch across Italy

    Italian parishes in the Alto Caserta diocese and the town of Torregrotta are holding Grest summer camps for children, offering games, workshops and themed activities throughout June‑July 2024.

18. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Saint Francis of Assisi 800th anniversary commemorations in Italy

    Italy marks the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi with a limited‑edition artist book and a Monza cultural event featuring philosopher Pierfranco Bruni.

19. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    St. Francis 800th Anniversary Marked by Italian Cultural and Religious Events

    Italy marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis with reflections on his testament and a Festival dell'Umano discussing AI, family tax reforms, and end‑of‑life care.

20. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Italian Catholic youth programs launch summer charity events

    Italian dioceses in Foligno and Cremona launch summer charity programs for youth, featuring Franciscan-themed outings, games, food drives and support for families in need.

21. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources

    Italian towns host cultural conferences and community events in June 2026

    June 2026 saw a wave of Italian cultural events: conferences on legality in Caserta, heritage in Molfetta, Saint Francis in Senigallia, science in Naples, debates in Rome, open‑air cinema in Novellara, and aMar

22. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources

    Italy hosts multiple Baroque and sacred music festivals in June‑July 2026

    Italy staged numerous baroque and sacred music concerts in June‑July 2026, including festivals in Tortona, Turin, Bergamo, Imola, Lucca and regional events across the country.

23. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Francis of Assisi marked with free booklet and immersive VR exhibit in the Netherlands

    In the Netherlands, a free booklet and a new VR exhibit celebrate the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi, highlighting his life and enduring message of hope.

24. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    San Francesco commemorations held in Carmiano and Pesaro, Italy

    Italy marks the 800th anniversary of St Francis with a book‑launch dialogue in Carmiano on June 17 and an ecumenical concert in Pesaro on June 20, highlighting his legacy of peace and spirituality.

25. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Italian Catholic pilgrimages to Assisi and Lourdes attract hundreds of faithful

    Italian Catholic groups organized pilgrimages to Assisi (June 13‑14) and Lourdes (May 31‑June 6), drawing hundreds of faithful and emphasizing prayer, community and Franciscan spirituality.

26. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Italian events honor Saint Francis with lecture and theater performance

    Italy hosted a lecture on Saint Luigi and Saint Francis in Castiglione delle Stiviere and a theater production of “Francesco” in Ancona, both emphasizing the saint’s legacy of peace and charity.

27. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Franciscan Jubilee celebrations held in Ostra Vetere and Sant’Agnello

    Ostra Vetere and Sant’Agnello host Franciscan Jubilee events in June, featuring masses, charity activities, a concert, and an art exhibition tied to the 1226‑2026 anniversary of Saint Francis.

28. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Italy hosts major cultural events honoring St. Francis of Assisi

    Italy marked the 2026 celebrations of St. Francis with the Premio Cimitile literary awards in Cimitile and Don Cosimo Schena’s provocative new book launch in Terlizzi.

29. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Italian religious cultural programmes launch in Abruzzo and Marche regions

    Religious cultural programmes launch in Italy: a healing course at San Gabriele sanctuary in Abruzzo and an inclusive Franciscan heritage trail across nine towns in Marche.

30. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Siracusa hosts major religious events in June 2026

    Siracusa will hold two major Catholic events in June 2026: a Lunga Notte delle Chiese Mass and procession on 5 June, and a three‑day San Sebastiano peace prayer from 19‑21 June.

31. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Assisi and Poppi unveil major exhibitions marking 800 years of St Francis

    Italy marks the 800th anniversary of St Francis with major exhibitions in Poppi showcasing medieval codices and in Assisi featuring Michelangelo Pistoletto’s art exploring faith and dialogue.

32. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Italian Catholic groups launch Franciscan‑inspired summer programs

    Italian Catholic groups are hosting Franciscan‑themed summer events: an Oratorio Estivo in Lissone and a diocesan family festival in Lunigiana, both emphasizing faith, community and care for creation.

33. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    Italian towns host large saint festivals in June 2026

    Italian towns celebrated saints in June 2026, from Assisi’s 800‑year Francis tribute and Palermo’s charity concert to Brugarolo’s feast, Messina’s Annibale centenary, Castelfranco’s San Filippo dinner, and a Fr

34. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources

    Italy commemorates 800th anniversary of Francis of Assisi in Turin and Ivrea

    Italy observes the 800th anniversary of Francis of Assisi with a Turin book fair event and a heritage talk in Ivrea.

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