The Village Voice looks at three graphic novels that artfully and entertainingly delve into past and present political battles.

When you hear the name St. Francis, what immediately springs to mind? For many, it’s his legendary love for animals and ...

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

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Among advocates for animals, a different set of expectations was aroused by the name that Bergoglio took: Francis, an obvious reference to Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

Pope Gregory IX officially canonised St Francis of Assisi as a saint. Francis was declared the patron saint of animals and ecology due to his deep love for nature and all living things.

That's not surprising for a pontiff who was the first to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. Over his 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - St. Anthony Church and McAnthony Window held a blessing of animals Saturday morning. The event honored St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, which was Oct. 4, according to ...

A French bulldog, a labradoodle, a dachshund and a half-dozen other canines had come with their owners to be blessed as part of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, offered at the Ascension ...

St. Patrick Catholic School student Kai Brady, 7, checks out Andora Gardner’s American alligator during Friday afternoon's pet blessing at the school. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski NEWRY ...