Saint Francis of Assisi, an important figure in the Roman Catholic Church, was born into a life of wealth and luxury but traded that for a life of poverty. The exchange was made after he reportedly ...

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 ...

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 ...

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata (c. 1420) by Gentile da Fabriano (Wikimedia Commons) (OSV News) — Throughout 2024, Franciscans around the world commemorate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of ...

For the first time, the body of St. Francis of Assisi will be visible to all, from Feb. 22 to March 22, 2026. This religious and historical event was announced on the memorial of the saint of Assisi ...

This year marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's composition of the "Canticle of the Creatures." The poetic and theologically rich prayer, which language historians consider to be one ...

Find today’s readings here. I never met my Uncle Jamie. He died in 1963, well before I was born. He was my father’s eldest brother. Growing up, my aunts and uncles would, on occasion, tell stories ...

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 ...