Walk the Way of St Francis of Assisi in his anniversary year

St Francis preaches to the birds - Giotto. Wiki Image

The 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi take place this year. Pope Leo XIV has declared 2026 a special Year of St Francis.

Saint Francis was a pilgrim who undertook significant journeys to Rome and Santiago de Compostela and attempted to go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He embodied the pilgrim spirit of humility, peace building and seeking God.

You could, like Eddie Gilmore, walk the Way of St Francis in Italy from La Verna to Assisi and Rome. You could also walk to a church dedicated to St Francis of Assisi in England or Wales, either alone or in a group. You can find details of Catholic churches dedicated to St Francis of Assisi via link below. If you are aware of other churches of St Francis of Assisi please contact the Project Lead.

For more information see:

The Way of St Francis: www.pilgrimways.org.uk/on-the-way-of-st-francis