Dawn of Christianity” will open on July 4 at Palazzo Monte Frumentario in Assisi, marking its second major venue following a ...

Take a flight of discovery high above the sacred town of Assisi, nestled in the Umbrian hills. This aerial journey captures ...

Carlo Acutis, dubbed “God’s influencer,” will become a saint in September after these officially recognized miracles.

Pope Francis with blue sky in the background. By Robert Mickens. Published: May 30, 2025 12:25 PM GMT. Updated: May 30, 2025 03:17 PM GMT. ... He also sought to live those words simply and faithfully, ...

The pre-Renaissance painter’s fresco cycle depicting the life of the saint in Assisi, Italy, took an innovative, vibrant approach to celebrating the holy man. Skip to Main Content Explore Our Brands ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- An extensive restoration has been completed at the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in downtown Bend, which is holding an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday ...

When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became pope in 2013, he chose a name no pontiff had ever taken: Francis. It was inspired by St Francis of Assisi - the saint of the poor, the humble and the earth.

St. Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone around 1181 or 1182 in Assisi, Italy, is a prominent figure among Catholics. He was a renowned Italian mystic and poet who renounced ...

In 1182, St. Francis was born to a wealthy family in Assisi, which rises above a fertile valley in central Italy. Praying in front of a crucifix, he is said to have heard a call to reform the church.

Pope Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff and the first to take the name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi. Skip to content All Sections ...

The voice of Very Rev. Gary Lazzeroni echoed in the high ceilings of St. James Cathedral on Seattle’s First Hill hours after the death of Pope Francis, 88, was announced on Easter Monday.

Bergoglio chose Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century Italian saint known for his life of poverty, humility, and love for creation. NFL NBA Latest News. AS USA.