Saint Francis of Assisi made many contributions to Christianity. Each year on October 4, many Catholic churches celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis’ meditations on the life of Christ led him to create the first-ever Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy, in 1223. Fresco by Giotto of St. Francis of Assisi embracing the Child Jesus at ...

Friar Marco recalled the first visit of Pope Francis to Assisi in 2013, when he was first elected pope. “Since that Oct. 4, 2013, first trip to Assisi, the world has changed.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is ranked #4 out of 27 things to do in Santa Fe. See pictures and our review of The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis was hardly 28 years old when he set out for Rome, to lay himself at the feet of the great Pope Innocent III., and to ask from him some formal recognition.

Pope Francis speaks during the 'Economy of Francesco' meetings with young entrepreneurs for a more inclusive and human economy, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Assissi, Italy.

The ultimate among these is in Assisi — the magnificent Basilica of St. Francis. The basilica is decorated from top to bottom by precious frescoes by the leading artists of the 13th century.