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 ...
Saint Francis of Assisi, an important figure in the Roman Catholic Church, was born into a life of wealth and luxury but traded that for a life of poverty. The exchange was made after he reportedly ...
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 ...
ASSISI, Italy (AP) — The bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians before him, are going on public display for the first time, giving ...
The Way of Saint Francis and the Way of Saint Benedict tell the story of two great traditions of European spirituality and find their fullest ...
A timeless quote attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi distinguishes labourers, craftsmen, and artists by their level of engagement: hands, hands and head, or hands, head, and heart. This message ...
When I first saw Giotto’s fresco cycle “The Legend of St. Francis” in the upper church of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi—a small Italian town two hours from Rome by train—I thought: Is this ...
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