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

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 ...

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world. Daughter and handmaid of the heavenly Father, the almighty King, Mother of our most high Lord Jesus Christ, and Spouse of ...

Chris Packham has posed as St Francis of Assisi in a portrait celebrating him as a “living saint”. The portrait of the ...

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.

On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as possible. On ...

He articulated the mission just days after his 2013 election and it explained the name he chose as pope, honoring St. Francis of Assisi "who had the heart of the poor of the world," according to the ...

Among the other stops were the remains of Pompeii, buried by the volcano eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.; the leaning tower of Pisa; and the scenic hill town of Assisi, the birthplace of St.

The Green Bay Diocese Museum now has an exhibit on the building of the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. The Cathedral was established nearly 150 years ago in 1876 and ...

In 2025, the Church honors a saint whose impact has only grown with time. One hundred years after her canonization, the ...

Louisiana-based artist Nichole Lanthier, artist/owner of Nichole Lanthier Art, has noted on her Instagram account that she is ...

While the pope's health struggles have left Carla Rabezzana uneasy, the lack of direct contact has also heightened her anxiety for her beloved cousin, who can "cheer you up with just a few words." ...