The Hermitage of St. Francis is a little known sanctuary in Assisi that still preserves the spirit of St. Francis.

A timeline of Pope Francis' life A timeline highlights the key moments from Pope Francis' life. Published April 23, 2025 • Updated on April 23, 2025 at 12:25 pm ...

Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff. He was also the first to choose the name Francis, dedicating his life to working with the poor ...

A timeline of Pope Francis' life A timeline highlights the key moments from Pope Francis' life. Published April 23, 2025 • Updated on April 23, 2025 at 10:25 am ...

All Creatures of Our God and King is a hymn that celebrates God's creation and invites all to join in worship.Get to know its ...

Bergoglio is elected the 266th pope. He is the first Latin American and first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to take the name Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi.

He would remain true to that calling. His choice of name honored St. Francis of Assisi, who distributed his family’s wealth to live a life of devotion with nature and in pursuit of peace.

The prevailing tradition was to set saints in a place-less background, often gold to represent heaven. Giotto took a biographical approach, portraying 28 scenes of Francis’s life.

He was the first Jesuit Pope, the first Latin American Pope and the first Pope to take the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a Catholic Saint who devoted his life to the poor.

He was the first Latin American pope, first Jesuit pope and first pope to take the name Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi. During his papacy, Pope Francis led multiple attempts at church… ...

A timeline of Pope Francis' life A timeline highlights the key moments from Pope Francis' life. Published April 23, 2025 • Updated on April 23, 2025 at 1:25 pm ...