Pope Leo XIV approves a jubilee year to mark 800 years since the death of St. Francis: here’s what you need to know

Jan 17, 2026 19:26

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi Photo: Vatican Media

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Pope Leo XIV approves a jubilee year to mark 800 years since the death of St. Francis: here’s what you need to know

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