St. Francis of Assisi
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St. Francis and the story of the first Nativity scene
One of the world’s most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi, loved Christmas so much that he created the first... Read more
Vatican unveils Nativity scene honoring St. Francis of Assisi and devotion’s 800-year-old origin
The scene in St. Peter’s Square depicts not only Mary and Joseph standing beside the manager, but also St. Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: Vatican Nativity scene should prompt prayers for the Holy Land
The pope made his remarks in a Saturday morning audience in Paul VI Hall with two delegations who donated the... Read more
Assisi celebrates St. Francis’ feast day on 800th anniversary of two significant works
Crowds gathered in the beloved saint’s hometown to celebrate his life, his rule, and the Nativity scene in Greccio. Read more
Pope Francis’ next environmental document to be called ‘Laudate Deum’
Pope Francis’ new document on the environment will be, he said, “a look at what has happened and say what... Read more
On Aug. 2, you can get this St. Francis-themed indulgence
The feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Portiuncula and its associated indulgence is a way to focus on... Read more
Thousands attend funeral of modern-day St. Francis in Italy
Thousands of people attended the Jan. 17 funeral of Biagio Conte, the lay missionary founder of the Hope and Charity... Read more
PHOTOS: Italian play recalls St. Francis’ Nativity in Greccio
On Dec. 26, actors in Greccio, Italy put on a play telling the story of how St. Francis of Assisi... Read more
‘St. Francis helps us not to run from suffering’: Cardinal Zuppi offers Mass in Assisi
On the feast of St. Francis on Tuesday, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi offered Mass in Assisi in the basilica that holds... Read more
Assisi to host Mass for peace in Ukraine at the tomb of St. Francis
Assisi is known as ‘the city of peace.’ Read more
10 things that Pope Francis wants us to learn from the nativity scene
The tradition was born in an unassuming town in 1223. Read more
Pope Francis in Assisi: ‘It is time that the poor be given back their voice’
The pope met with a group of more than 500 poor people from across Europe. Read more
Pope Francis signs new encyclical ‘Fratelli tutti’ in Assisi
Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, Fratelli tutti, Saturday during a visit to Assisi. Read more
Pope Francis to release new encyclical on Oct. 4
Pope Francis will release his new encyclical Oct. 4, the Vatican announced Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholics to follow ‘God’s logic’
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to follow “God’s logic” by taking responsibility for the welfare of others. Read more
Pope's letter on nativity scenes shares the story behind a beloved Christmas tradition
Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Dec. 1 on the meaning and importance of nativity scenes, calling for this “wonderful... Read more
Will the real St. Francis please stand up?
St. Francis of Assisi is widely known for his life of poverty and love of creation. But there’s a lesser-known... Read more
Pope Francis invites young economists, entrepreneurs to Italy in 2020
Pope Francis has personally invited young economists and entrepreneurs to join him in Assisi, Italy, in 2020, to discuss how... Read more
Audio drama of St. Francis takes Audie Award
A spoken-word drama about the life of St. Francis of Assisi has won an Audie Award from the Audio Publishers... Read more
Pope to mark Franciscan feast day with pilgrimage to Assisi
On Monday, it was announced that Pope Francis will make a private pilgrimage to Assisi early next month to celebrate... Read more
