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Mysterious blood-soaked relic linked to history's most beloved saint, St. Francis of Assisi, goes on display
Monday, November 9, 2026
A blood relic attributed to St. Francis of Assisi is on display in San Francisco, California, according to organizers. The artifact, dated to approximately 800 years ago, had previously remained in Italy. The relic's exhibition marks its first known departure from Italy.
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