Rome, Italy, Apr 14, 2011 / 16:10 pm
Officials at the shrine of St. Francis of Assisi have installed two video cameras in the crypt of the basilica so Catholics worldwide can make a “virtual pilgrimage” to the saint's tomb.
The installation of the cameras, which can be accessed at www.sanfrancesco.org, coincides with the re-opening of the crypt of St. Francis, which closed on Feb. 25 for renovation and maintenance.
The crypt has been the resting place of the saint’s remains since 1230.
Devotees of St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscans, can also send their prayer requests to latuapreghiera@sanfrancesco.org.