Category Archives: Way of St Francis book updates

After crossing the SP102, follow the route as shown on this map. It is imperative not to enter the Montelupo farm.

The Way of St Francis: Florence to Assisi and Rome guidebook has been a great success ever since its first publication in 2015. The book was written in 2014 and received minor updates with printings in 2017 and 2019. Much has changed on the trail since then, and it’s only fitting that a completely newContinue reading “New edition of popular Way of St Francis guide coming March 2024”

After finishing a very lovely Way of St Francis from Florence to Assisi and Rome I experienced for myself the changes I’d been hearing about in the process for receiving the testimonium certificate for walks like this and the Via Francigena ending in Rome. Here’s a quick walk-through for walking pilgrims on any route lookingContinue reading “New instructions for receiving your testimonium at St Peter’s Basilica”