A church in Mexico has been reunited with a painting of Saint Francis of Assisi, its namesake, that was stolen nearly a ...

An 18th century painting of Saint Francis of Assisi has been returned to a church in Teotihuacán nearly 25 years after being ...

Pets across the country went to church to get blessed. Yes, you read that right! This happened in honor of St. Francis Day, celebrating St. Francis of Assisi, on Saturday, Oct. 4. Video footage shared ...

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 ...

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 ...

Residents of San Francisco de Asis in Venezuela's Aragua state celebrated the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi on Friday (October 3) with a tortoise race featuring 80 painted and decorated ...

Owners and their pets gathered Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church in Scotia to receive blessings from Rev. Tom Konopka. Roman Catholic parishes around the world hold annual Blessing of the Animals ...

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Known as the patron saint of animals and ecology, the 13th-century Italian friar is often remembered for his ...

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 ...