WE HAVE become accustomed to hearing the name of St Clare of Assisi alongside that of St Francis. Indeed, she referred to herself as his “little plant”. While she certainly flourished from 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 ...

in St. Peter’s Basilica, the Holy See Press Office tells journalists Feb. 18. Pope Francis remains in stable condition and spent his fourth day in the hospital praying, reading, and doing some ...

The people of Lucera were known to compare him with St. Francis of Assisi, from whom he derived his name. He died in 1742 and was canonized in 1986.

Planning a trip to Italy this year? You’re likely going to have to consider your plans a bit more than in previous years, as this one’s special: it’s the Jubilee Year, a Roman Catholic religious event ...

Expect to hear both Italian and German while exploring, as the local culture and architecture is a blend of Italy and Austria ...

In his early 20s, Pope Francis underwent surgery to remove a part of his lung affected by a severe respiratory infection.

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since last week, was found to have pneumonia in both lungs following a CT scan on ...

Vatican officials cleared his schedule through the weekend due a “complex” infection plaguing the 88-year-old pontiff.

A hospitalized Pope Francis is receiving prayers for a quick recovery from some Long Island Catholics even as they ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis slept peacefully and ate breakfast after developing pneumonia in both his lungs. An early ...

Pope Francis, who was admitted to a hospital in Rome for bronchitis, is in “fair” condition with a “respiratory tract infection,” the Vatican said Friday in what is the latest in a string ...