A piece of cord once worn by St. Francis of Assisi will be at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City for three days, ...

Pope Leo XIV said he prayed for peace on a visit to St Francis of Assisi's tomb in the Umbrian town Thursday. At the tomb of St. Francis I prayed for peace," said Leo as he left the monastery of the ...

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 ...

Sunday, May 4, at 5 p.m. local Rome time, 11 a.m. ET, in the Vatican Basilica for the Papal ChapelThe funeral liturgy will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, protodeacon of ...

Personal stories emerging this week in the wake of the many tributes to Pope Francis reflect the impact of individual prayers and blessings the pontiff shared around the world, whether he was talking ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Parishes and shrines across the Archdiocese of Chicago are hosting pet blessings this weekend. Saturday marks the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ...