Renaissance painter’s fresco cycle depicting the life of the saint in Assisi, Italy, took an innovative, vibrant approach to ...

His distinctive silver pectoral cross, featuring the Good Shepherd ... An altar dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi is nearby. Pope Francis made more than 100 visits to the Basilica of St. Mary ...

The covers of both the zinc coffin and the wooden one bear a cross and Francis' papal coat of arms ... from the choice of his name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who renounced wealth to ...

Going to Catholic school, we all knew our patron saints. Mine happened to be St. Francis of Assisi. Even at a young age, I thought it was a good fit due to my Italian heritage and my love and ...

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 ...

seeking inspiration from the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi.” “He maintained his temperament and form of pastoral leadership, and through his resolute personality, immediately made his mark ...

March 2013: First benediction urbi et orbi Stepping out onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Francis, a name he chose in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, people were ...

More than 250,000 people attended the funeral at St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome after dying at 88 years old on April 21.

When Jorge Bergoglio chose the name Francis upon becoming pope, it was a tribute to his favorite saint. Others took ...

Francis was known for his personal simplicity, from the choice of his name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi ... coffin and the wooden one bear a cross and Francis’ papal coat of ...