For centuries, pilgrims came to Assisi to walk in the footsteps of a saint who preached to birds, embraced poverty and wandered the hills barefoot.But today, many arrive in search of a different model ...

That denial of privilege is a parallel with St. Francis, to whom Acutis was so devoted that he asked to be buried in Assisi, said the Rev. Enzo Fortunato, who spent most of his religious career there ...

Composed toward the end of his life, "The Canticle of the Creatures ... Park and Isle Royale National Park. A statue of St. Francis of Assisi and a wolf is seen May 30, 2015, in the town of ...

His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever. By Jason Horowitz Reporting from Vatican City When Pope Francis first appeared to the world on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica ...

New episodes of the exclusive Fox Nation series 'The Saints,' helmed by acclaimed Hollywood director Martin Scorsese, debut ...

That denial of privilege is a parallel with St. Francis, to whom Carlo was so devoted that he asked to be buried in Assisi, said the Rev. Enzo Fortunato, who spent most of his religious career ...

The cultural legacy of Brother Francis ... St. Francis Day Foundation, Inc., established under the auspices of the Holy Father, aimed at disseminating the teachings of the Saint of Assisi, his ...

Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his pontificate ... 266th successor of St. Peter on March 13, 2013, taking the name Pope Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.

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 ...

The cultural legacy of Brother Francis ... St. Francis Day Foundation, Inc., established under the auspices of the Holy Father, aimed at disseminating the teachings of the Saint of Assisi, his ...