Inside the Porziuncola Nuova
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On September 18th, Mayor Gavin Newson and Angela Alioto officially unveiled San Francisco’s own replica of St. Francis’ famed “Porziuncola” chapel in Assisi.
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The Porziuncola Nuova, opening to the public on September 27, will serve as an international spiritual center for people of all faiths — or even no faith. It is an identical replica, the only one of its kind in the world. Its frescoes, spanning five centuries, were masterfully recreated by a team of 16 Italian artists.
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Photos: Drew Altizer











