St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace.

Pope Francis, who is receiving treatment for pneumonia, has been in hospital since February 14. As he entered another week in ...

Spoleto has all you’d expect in an Italian town: art, loads of history, a lively cultural environment and good food.

She testifies that her recovery began after visiting the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Assisi, Italy, and placing herself completely under his care. “I always say that the illness I had has ...

A group of 20 High Point University students traveled to Italy during spring break in late February, which coincided with the ...

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ASSISI, Italy (AP) — As Pope Francis entered his third week in a hospital battling pneumonia, hundreds of pilgrims continued to make their way to this hilltop town to pray at the tomb of St ...

Who was St. Francis? In 1182, Francis was born to a wealthy family in Assisi, which rises above a fertile valley in central Italy. Praying in front of a crucifix, he heard a call to reform the church.