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) ...

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 ...

A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.

The Christian misfits did not lead comfortable lives. For this reason, among others, they tended to make others uncomfortable ...

Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, it is at work in history,” Pope Francis said.

When you meet a guy, for example, like Francis of Assisi. Genius or crackpot ... “valuing it,” as Saint Bonaventure wrote in his 13th-century Life of Saint Francis, “no more than dust ...

The centuries-old St. Gregory the Great Parish Church in Majayjay, Laguna has been designated by Pope Francis as a minor basilica, according to Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) ...

The Pasadena Waldorf School was severely impacted by the devastating Eaton wildfire, but one item that miraculously survived ...

Learn about five special locations to visit if you are planning an Italy trip during 2025.

Pope Francis urged a group of nuns with “vinegar faces” to steer clear of gossiping and not to speak with “the Devil” in an off-the-cuff rant. His Holiness, 88, spoke with sisters from the ...