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Simone Pillon criticized the left linked to Benigni, arguing that he wanted to portray Saint Francis in a diluted way and recruit him as the leader of the broad alliance. Pillon stated that the saint had been a medieval knight and that he had gone to the sultan to demand his conversion to Christianity, threatening him with hell in case of refusal. He finally invited people to study history instead of relying on Mickey Mouse comics. #Storia #SanFrancesco #Politica (translated)

"In these times marked by senseless and cruel wars, by so much violence and arrogance, the hope is that the sun of Francis can illuminate the world, convert the minds hardened by hatred, indicate the way of peace, hope, and serene, fraternal coexistence," echoes shortly thereafter the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella from the balcony of the basilica of Assisi, warming the hearts of the many pilgrims who have come to Assisi in the name of the friar who became a saint. #Pace #SanFrancesco #Dignità (translated)

"The war is not a destiny" and one cannot remain silent in the face of "the culture of power, vulgar and invasive, the result of blatant and enormous economic interests, of nationalisms that ruin nations," says the president of the CEI Matteo Zuppi in the homily that opened the celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis. #Pace #SanFrancesco #Dignità (translated)

During the celebrations of the 800 years since the death of Saint Francis, the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella emphasized the importance of the saint's message of peace and dignity, inviting the world to fight against the culture of power and to rediscover contemporary humanitarian and environmental values. #Pace #SanFrancesco #Dignità (translated)

The Pope expressed his condolences for the innocent victims of the war in the Holy Land, urging prayer for peace and the unity of the world, while recalling the spiritual legacy of Saint Francis and inviting reflection on the next steps to announce the Gospel to families and younger generations. #Pace #Unità #SanFrancesco (translated)

The author wrote that, on the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, October 4th had taken on an even deeper and more solemn meaning. He added that Italy was celebrating its Patron, a figure capable of speaking to the hearts of millions of people over the centuries and still representative of a... https://t.co/2nsKpanvnN #SanFrancesco #PatronoItalia #8centenario #IT (translated)

Pope Leo XIV said he wanted to remember Saint Francis of Assisi in the eighth centenary of his death, describing him as a worker who had produced fruit in the Lord's vineyard and recalling that, according to his message, Jesus had asked him to repair the Church. #SanFrancesco #Assisi #Chiesa (translated)

"In these times marked by senseless and cruel wars, the hope is that the light of Francis may illuminate the world. Today, terrible conflicts bleed many parts of the world, and even in some places, weapons are being blessed again and armies are placed under religious banners: Francis teaches us that there is no greater sin than killing other men in the name of God," warns Mattarella, applauded among others by the Undersecretary of Palazzo Chigi Alfredo Mantovano, by the President of the Umbria region Stefania Proietti, and by the Mayor Valter Stoppini in a Assisi festooned for the celebration. #SanFrancesco #Pace #Dialogo (translated)

President Mattarella, speaking in Assisi for the Feast of Saint Francis, emphasized that the figure of the saint teaches us that there is no greater sin than killing in the name of God, expressing the hope that his example may illuminate the current world, marked by conflict and violence. #SanFrancesco #Pace #Dialogo (translated)

"Today, terrible conflicts are blooding many parts of the world, and in some places, weapons are being blessed again and armies placed under religious banners: Francis teaches us that there is no greater sin than that of killing other men in the name of God." On the occasion of the celebrations in Assisi to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis, Patron Saint of Italy, President Sergio Mattarella wanted to emphasize the many ongoing conflicts and the uncontrolled use of weapons in contrast to the safeguarding of human life. #SanFrancesco #Mattarella #Pace (translated)

President Sergio Mattarella intervened in Assisi to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the death of Saint Francis, emphasizing that the world is returning to blessing weapons, highlighting the importance of dialogue and peace in contrast to current conflicts. #SanFrancesco #Mattarella #Pace (translated)

"In this season we are tempted and seduced by the culture of power, vulgar and invasive, deceptive, born from misplaced emphasis and blatant and enormous economic interests, from nationalisms that ruin nations, from campaigns that create the enemy instead of seeking what unites us." This is said by Cardinal Matteo Zuppi celebrating from Assisi on the feast of St. Francis: "His and our - he adds - is a world marked by terrible wars" but "Francis reminds us that war is not a destiny." #SanFrancesco #ItaliaUnita #Pace (translated)

Cardinal Zuppi, during the homily for the feast of St. Francis in Assisi, warns that peace is not found through weapons, but through dialogue and collaboration, criticizing the culture of power and the economic interests that fuel conflicts. #MatteoZuppi #SanFrancesco #pace (translated)

The author of the post wrote that, 800 years after the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, his message of faith, peace, brotherhood, and respect continued to resonate with Italy and the world. He added that, in a period marked by wars, conflicts, and divisions, the saint's example reminded us of the importance of building bridges. https://t.co/H4uPDZbrIG #SanFrancesco #Pace #Fraternità #IT (translated)

Assisi is preparing to celebrate St. Francis, the patron saint of Italy, with the participation of the President of the Republic Mattarella and a significant turnout of faithful and tourists, while there are numerous accesses to dedicated sites and contributions for the restoration of works of art. #SanFrancesco #Assisi #Celebrazioni (translated)

Ultimora.net reported that starting from 2026, October 4th had returned to being a national holiday, on the occasion of the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy. Since that year it fell on a Sunday, the celebration went almost unnoticed, although it produced, according to the publication, the effects expected for holidays. Workers were entitled to economic treatment for the holiday not taken; those who worked that day could also receive an increase for holiday work, based on the collective contract and payment methods. The publication added that when October 4th coincided with a school day, educational activities were suspended. #SanFrancesco #FestaNazionale #LavoroFestivo (translated)