Pope Francis has long advocated for immigrants, refugees, and the vulnerable—but the Church, like other institutions, may ...

After being hospitalized for life-threatening double pneumonia, the 88-year-old pontiff thanked the faithful in St. Peter's ...

FOR centuries, pilgrims came to Assisi to walk in the footsteps of a saint who preached to birds, embraced poverty and ...

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 ...

His remains have been embalmed and his youthful face and jet-black hair are ... author of a book on the links between Carlo, Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi — one of the first followers ...

When asked if we could expect other such surprises in the coming days, Dr. Sergio Alfieri responded: “I do not rule out that the Holy Father will give us other surprises. We know him.” ...

The University of Alabama and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic are mourning the loss of a student who made his mark in his short life.