On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis'death, the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua presents a program of Franciscan celebrations.

The Message of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Isaiah 2:4)

Pontifical and Solemn Te Deum Holy Mass in gratitude to the Holy Father for his service. On the occasion the visits to the Basilica’s museums will be free

A video message from Father Giancarlo Zamengo, General Director of ‟Il Messaggero di Sant’Antonioˮ

All the celebration times in the Basilica from 29 March to 12 April, the Octave of Easter

An 8-stage spiritual journey to mark the Holy Year for the 800^th anniversary of the glorious passing of saint Francis of Assisi