There are also those who turn to spirituality, praying prayers like the powerful plea to St. Francis of Assisi, especially dedicated to sick animals. If you're going through this situation and ...

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 ...

Venerated in his lifetime, Saint Francis did not have to wait long for a monument to be erected in his honor. A basilica in Assisi was started in 1228. The painter Cimabue (also called Cenni di Pepo) ...