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Bishop Claudio Palumbo delivers homily for the Transito of Saint Francis of Assisi
Bishop Claudio Palumbo delivered a homily in Termoli on October 3, 2026, for the Transitus of Saint Francis of Assisi.
During the service, Palumbo described the occasion not as a time of mourning, but as a celebration of the saint's fulfillment. He invited the faithful to reflect on the moment Saint Francis transitioned from earthly life to eternity.
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- Official source@D_TermoliLarinoHomily for the Transitus of St Francis of Assisi – homily of Mons. Palumbo in Termoli
Diocese of Termoli–Larino
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