St. Francis of Assisi
The Latest
Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis. Read more
Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis: Many ‘touched by his smile’ when they see his photo
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said that Carlo Acutis spoke of Jesus with a “radiant" and "smiling" face. Read more
Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time
The body of St. Francis will be moved from his tomb, located in the crypt, and placed at the foot... Read more
St. Francis of Assisi: 7 interesting facts about the famous Italian saint
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Read more
It’s official: St. Francis’ feast day back to being a national holiday in Italy
Oct. 4 will therefore be a public holiday in Italy starting in 2026, after having been a public holiday until... Read more
Italy moves to make feast of St. Francis of Assisi a national holiday
The Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of Italy’s Parliament, voted to pass the bill on Sept. 23, with 247... Read more
Pope Leo XIV praises Italian society for works done in spirit of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV on Monday welcomed members of the Opera San Francesco per i Poveri (“St. Francis’ Work for the... Read more
11 things to know about Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Saints’
Here are 11 things Catholics should know about the new docudrama series from Martin Scorsese called “The Saints,” premiering Nov.... Read more
Pope Francis: True devotion to Mary always ‘points to Jesus’
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to... Read more
Pope Francis to young economists: ‘Love is the first and greatest factor of change’
Pope Francis on Wednesday met with participants of the annual Economy of Francesco gathering as the movement launched a permanent... Read more
PHOTOS: La Verna in Tuscany marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ stigmata
Crowds gathered on Sept, 17 in the Casentino Valley in Italy for the 800th anniversary celebration of St. Francis of... Read more
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
