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Statue of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of Bari, Italy, at the Pontifical Basilica of St. Nicholas.

The saint of Christmas and ecumenism: Bari celebrates St. Nicholas

Dec 6, 2025

By Veronica Giacometti

The city of Bari, Italy, celebrates its patron St. Nicholas every Dec. 6 with festivities and Masses. Read more

Pope Francis offers Mass in Bari, Italy on Feb. 23, 2020.

Pope Francis: Ask God for the strength to love your enemies

Feb 23, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Ask God for the grace to love your enemies, Pope Francis said Sunday in a homily in the Italian city... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis will visit Bari to host ecumenical day of prayer for peace

Apr 25, 2018

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis will travel to the Italian town of Bari July 7 for an ecumenical gathering with the heads of... Read more