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For the first time in 800 years, pilgrims can pray before the actual remains of St. Francis of Assisi, displayed in a bulletproof case to mark the anniversary of his death. Nearly 400,000 people have already signed up to witness this rare moment in the Italian hilltop town the beloved saint made famous.
For the first time in history, the complete skeleton of Saint Francis of Assisi is going on public display in Italy, marking 800 years since his death. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and visitors are expected to witness this unprecedented moment in the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi.
For the first time in nearly eight centuries, the public can view the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the Catholic Church's most beloved saints. Nearly 400,000 people from around the world have registered to see this once-in-a-lifetime display in Italy.
Five ancient pilgrimage routes spanning thousands of kilometers now unite Italy as Europe's slow travel destination. The newly coordinated Antichi Cammini d'Italia brings together paths walked for over a thousand years.
Ghana's Education Trust Fund just gave national service workers a career boost they'll use for years. The seminar packed communication, professionalism, and entrepreneurship training into one power-packed day.
A collection of monumental tapestries created by renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd will be displayed together for the first time in half a century. The artist never lived to see all 20 works united before his death in 1999.
For nearly 31 years, Catholics in Seoul have gathered every Tuesday night to pray for reconciliation with North Korea. The 1500th Mass brought together 400 people who continue believing peace is possible.