On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the faithful gathered at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, to honor the beloved Italian saint and celebrate the 800th anniversary of the approval of ...

Saint Francis' hometown of Assisi has once again been illuminated with Giotto’s frescoes this Christmas season. The frescoes from the interior of the Basilica of St. Francis are being projected each ...

The relics of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in history, will be put on display in Italy next year. Vatican News, the official outlet of the Vatican, reported the news on Oct. 4 ...

Perhaps one of the most famous prophecies of Christianity is the one that was never made, in which we are told that in the New Covenant, the lion would lie down with the lamb. Jesus himself never ...

There is a famous story about St. Francis of Assisi that takes place early in his experience of ongoing conversion to live a more committed Christian life. According to those friars who knew St.

ROANOKE, Va. – Angels of Assisi announced Monday that it had rescued 47 guinea pigs and nine birds from a hoarding situation. The first rescue in the organization’s new building. Angels said the ...

The Arcade outside the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Italy, after the onset of the coronavirus (all photos by Debra Brehmer for Hyperallergic) ASSISI, Italy — The Basilica of Saint Francis is ...

Located in the hills of central Italy, Assisi is the hometown of St. Francis. It's where he was born, lived and worked — and where he died. Today tourists flock to this town, which sits atop a hill ...

Francis of Assisi's enduring relevance stems from his practical spiritual vision, emphasizing humility, compassion, and ...

ROANOKE, Va. – With the holiday season around the corner, Angels of Assisi is looking to wish you a very happy ‘pawlidays’ with its Mega Adoption Event. It’ll be held on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 11 a.m ...

The beloved Italian saint was honored as the Rule of St. Francis and the creation of the Nativity scene in Greccio were commemorated. The faithful gather to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of ...