San Francesco 800 and Assisi

This year, we celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis's death—or as the Franciscan brothers call it, his "Transitus." The series of commemorations originating from Assisi was planned with the support of Pope Francis. The conversation—broadcast by Catholic Radio on April 13, 2026, at 8:08 AM—discusses the enduring legacy of St. Francis, the walking pilgrimage to Assisi, and the symbolic impact of the "Poverello's" (God's Little Poor Man) relics, some of which have never been put on public display before. In the program, Rita Sonkodi speaks with host László Tráser about Giotto's frescoes and the unique beauty of the Via di Francesco in Umbria.