WE HAVE become accustomed to hearing the name of St Clare of Assisi alongside that of St Francis. Indeed, she referred to herself as his “little plant”. While she certainly flourished from the ...

Maybe that is part of their charisma, suggests Volker Leppin in his biography Francis of Assisi: The Life of a Restless Saint ... There are so many sources to draw from but so little certain ...

In a homily read by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, artists were urged to be “witnesses to the revolutionary vision of the Beatitudes.” ...

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world. Daughter and handmaid of the heavenly Father, the almighty King, Mother of our most high Lord Jesus Christ, and Spouse of ...

honouring St. Francis of Assisi, the 12th-century friar known for his devotion to nature and the poor. On Sunday, Matteo Bruni, a Vatican spokesman, had said the Pope was “in good spirits” and ...

If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which was constructed beginning in 1869. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza ...

honouring St Francis of Assisi, the 12th-century friar known for his devotion to nature and the poor. The 266th pope had part of a lung removed at the age of 21, following a severe bout of ...

Besides the Holy Doors, other factors have contributed to the high number of people visiting Rome and other parts of Italy to ...

another great deacon and much-loved saint, Francis of Assisi, established the first Nativity scene. Located in the heart of Italy’s Apennine Mountains, it is easy to see why St. Francis chose ...

While the traditional Camino de Santiago stretches across Europe, New Mexico offers a unique version that captures the spirit ...

The special event is expected to attract about 25 million visitors to participate in Rome's religious celebrations.