Assisi: Quick Facts

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‘There is no such thing as a holy war’: Pope Leo condemns religious justification for war • Oct. 30, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Deseret News)

Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip on doctors' advice as he recovers from surgery • Oct. 23, 2026, 8:16 AM ET (AP)

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Basilica of San Francesco

Map of Italy and surrounding countries highlighting the location of Assisi in central Italy. Neighboring countries such as France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia are visible, along with major bodies of water including the Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, and Mediterranean seas. An inset in the upper right shows Italy's position within Europe.

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