Pope Leo XIV Visits the Basilica of Assisi and Prays at the Tomb of Saint Francis | Orthodox Times (En)

Pope Leo XIV visits the Basilica of Assisi and prays at the Tomb of Saint Francis | Orthodox Times (en)

Pope Leo XIV made a pilgrimage on Thursday to the Basilica of Assisi, where he prayed in the crypt before the tomb of Saint Francis. The visit, held ahead of the 800th anniversary of the saint’s repose, was marked by moments of deep reflection and spiritual significance. “For me, it is a blessing to have been able to come here, to this holy place,” the Pope said. “We are approaching eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis. This give…

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV makes his first visit as pope to the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi - ZENIT

(ZENIT News / Assisi, 11.20.2025).- The early hours in Assisi often carry a certain stillness, but on Thursday, November 13, that silence took on a particular weight. Before the usual stream of pilgrims filled the basilica, Pope Leo XIV slipped into the crypt of the Sacro Convento for a private moment before the tomb of Saint Francis. No speeches, no cameras, no ceremonial procession. Only the soft echo of the Pope’s footsteps and the quiet murm…