Saint Francis of Assisi made many contributions to Christianity. Each year on October 4, many Catholic churches celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

The faithful gather to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy, on Oct. 4 (photo: Sala Stampa Sacro Convento Assisi) Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA World October 4, 2023.

VATICAN CITY — On Monday, it was announced that Pope Francis will make a private pilgrimage to Assisi early next month to celebrate the eighth centenary of the dedication of the Portiuncula ...

Today is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order and patron saint of animals, merchants, and ecology. Born in Italy around 1181, ...

St. Francis of Assisi, after whom Pope Francis has taken his name, captures the spirit of Catholics because he’s the pre-eminent figure in imitating Christ.

The Catholic Church annually honors St. Francis with a feast day on Oct. 4. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the namesake for the Franciscan monastic tradition.

Praying for the Beloved Community. War in Aleppo. Racial violence. Environmental devastation. The election. Today we need the inspiration of St. Francis.

The decision to divest came on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, which also marks the final day of the Christian celebration of the Season of Creation, and hours before the European Union voted ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis said Wednesday he will be releasing an update to his landmark 2015 environmental encyclical on Oct. 4, the feast of his nature-loving namesake, St. Francis of ...

The Feast of St. Francis commemorates the Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan religious order in the 13th century, who was also known for his love of animals.

The Rev. Paul Cao, pastor at St. Mother Theodore Guerin church in Elmwood Park, blesses blesses C.K. Keating's dog, Jacky, Oct. 1, 2002 as part of the lead up to Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi ...