Westminster Justice and Peace are planning a visit to the St Francis of Assisi Exhibition, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square.
Join us to explore the art and imagery of Saint Francis (1182–1226) from the 13th century to today.
The exhibition looks at why this saint is a figure of such enormous relevance to our time due to his spiritual radicalism, commitment to the poor, and love of God and nature, as well as his powerful appeals for peace, and openness to dialogue with other religions.
Paintings from the National Gallery Collection by Sassetta, Botticelli, and Zurbarán are presented together with international loans, including works by Caravaggio, Josefa de Óbidos, Stanley Spencer, Antony Gormley, Giuseppe Penone, Andrea Büttner, and a new commission from Richard Long.
Please book your own (free) tickets online in advance (to avoid the queues!) and meet in front of the Gallery at 10.45am.
We will end with refreshments in the National Gallery cafe.
Contact Colette on colettejoyce@rcdow.org.uk / 07593 434905 to let her know you are coming.
Diocese of Westminster Justice and Peace Commission 