The event was open to fourth and fifth grade students from Holy Spirit Catholic School, St. Francis of Assisi School, and St. Pius X School with student volunteers from Lourdes High School.

But in naming himself Leo, the new pope could also have wanted to signal a strong line of continuity: Brother Leo was the 13th century friar who was a great companion to St. Francis of Assisi ...

He took the name Francis after the well-known St. Francis of Assisi, who ministered to the ... One of the stops was to Our Lady Queen of Angels School in East Harlem. President Donald Trump ...

There are legions of scouts, youth groups and Catholic school children ... That was fitting, the Vatican added, because St. Francis of Assisi renounced his wealth to live in poverty, and the ...

He chose the name "Francis" to honor St. Francis of Assisi, reflecting his dedication ... a master's in theology from the Oblate School of Theology and a master's in theology from St. Mary's ...

Tap on the blue circle to take a look at photos from the funeral for Pope Francis. 1 of 28 The coffin of Pope Francis arrives at St. Mary Major ... Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago, Herrera ...

Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach ... 1 p.m. local time following the pope's funeral at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and a 4-mile ...

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 ...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, honored Francis of Assisi with the name he selected ... 2025 By the time Pope Francis assumed the papacy, one of St. Francis’ central devotions, the ...