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

The first Message of Pope Leo XIV for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Best wishes to Pope Leo XIV from the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua

In the words of the rector of the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony, the condolences of the Franciscan community and of the entire great Antonian family in the world.
Friday, April 25 – Holy Rosary streamed live via web and social media

All the celebration times in the Basilica from 13 April to the Octave of Easter

With the rite of Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes, the 40-day period of preparation for Easter begins. In this period Christians are urged to undertake a path of penitence and conversion