Tucked away in the Umbrian hills, the Italian town of Assisi is a haven of peace and tranquility. However, in late September and early October, the city drew public attention, hosting several ...

On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the faithful gathered at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, to honor the beloved Italian saint and celebrate the 800th anniversary of the approval of ...

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 ...

Pope Leo XIV also traveled to the city of Montefalco, where he celebrated Mass in the monastery of the Augustinian nuns, ...

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 ...

Before he became the head of the Catholic Church, Jorge Bergoglio was a cardinal from Argentina. But the pope’s spiritual roots might very well be traced to the hills of Umbria and the hometown of the ...

The Rev. Scott Dunfee and his wife, Suzie Dunfee, passionately sang an opening hymn. Sharing the couple’s joy was their cocker spaniel, Rylee, one of several dogs who licked their owners’s faces ...