Pope Francis to return to Assisi on Sept. 20

(Vatican Radio)  The Holy See Press Office announced on Thursday that Pope Francis will return to the Italian town of Assisi on September 20th.

His repeat visit to the birthplace of St. Francis takes place on the 30th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace, an annual event promoted by the St. Egidio Community.

The Holy Father made a private pilgrimage to Assisi earlier this month (4 August) to visit the Porziuncola chapel, marking the 800th anniversary of the "Pardon of Assisi."