Renaissance painter’s fresco cycle depicting the life of the saint in Assisi, Italy, took an innovative, vibrant approach to celebrating the holy man.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish will hold its annual Family Festival June 5-8 on its grounds, 6850 Mayfield Road in Gates Mills.

When Jorge Bergoglio chose the name Francis upon becoming pope, it was a tribute to his favorite saint. Others took predecessors' or family names.

The Diocese of Fall River announced the closure of five parishes in order to provide relief to overextended priests.

Pope Francis, who took his name from the patron saint of ecology -- St. Francis of Assisi -- died the day before Earth Day ...

G.K. Chesterton wrote of St. Francis of Assisi, “But after all, this man was a man and not half a dozen men. What seems inconsistency to you did not seem inconsistency to him.” We should keep ...

Their trip included visits to major basilicas in Rome and sacred sites in Assisi, including the Pontifical Sanctuary of the ...

The Lugazi Catholic Diocese hosts several religious institutions comprising men and women dedicated to supporting its pastoral activities and evangelization efforts. Among these, the ...

If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which was constructed beginning in 1869. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza ...

Chris Packham has posed as St Francis of Assisi in a portrait celebrating him as a “living saint”. The portrait of the ...

But in naming himself Leo, the new pope could also have wanted to signal a strong line of continuity: Brother Leo was the 13th century friar who was a great companion to St. Francis of Assisi, the ...

St. Francis of Assisi’s Life, Peace, and Justice Committee will host a free, family-friendly event this Sunday, May 18, 2025, to teach children about the salmon lifecycle and the importance of ...