Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, the Year of St. Francis of Assisi, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. All members of
Franciscan religious orders and the faithful can obtain plenary indulgences by visiting any conventional Franciscan church or place of worship dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi anywhere in the world.
The Pope’s decree and guidelines for obtaining an indulgence can be found on this website’s
special Jubilee page. Although the list is not exhaustive, it is a good place to start looking for dedicated Franciscan pilgrimage locations in the United States.
Resources on St. Francis of Assisi are also available, including articles, books, and YouTube videos by Franciscan scholars. Comments from Franciscans about the importance of Francis are also featured.
https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/2026/02/celebrate-the-jubilee-year-of-st-francis-of-assisi-with-a-pilgrimage/