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

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

Last week more than 30 bishops and cardinals joined with theologians, journalists and other Catholic leaders at Fordham ...

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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 ...

Ah Italy. I always say that it is impossible to have a bad time in Italy. Not only are there so many beautiful cities in ...

His body has been encased in a wax layer molded to look like his body prior to burial, allowing faithful to see Acutis as he ...

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 ...

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.

“There is a situation of waiting but also of hope,” he said. Dell’Orto reported from Assisi, Italy. Paolo Santalucia contributed from Rome. Associated Press writer Carla K. Johnson in ...

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